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Sfurti micronutrient sachets: The journey so far and challenges ahead
Iron, an important micronutrient for normal body functioning and stamina, is deficient across the world and severely affects women and children in developing countries as reported by WHO. Common symptoms of iron deficiency lead to lower level of stamina, fatigue…
Workshop on best practices for successful monitoring and evaluation of development projects
What are the challenges in designing projects with successful monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems? How do you ensure data collection for M&E is reliable? What is a “theory of change,” and how can it shape M&E over the course of…
TARINA 2016 at a Glance
The Technical Assistance and Research for Indian Nutrition and Agriculture (TARINA) Chapter of the Tata-Cornell Institute’s 2016 Annual Report has been reprinted as standalone report entitled TARINA 2016 at a Glance. This document provides a detailed summary of the project’s…
From food security to reducing malnutrition: Misplaced policy priorities
A more nuanced understanding of how food and agricultural policies in India have evolved over time could be a very useful guide in understanding why nutritional outcomes continue to fare poorly. It is a widely accepted fact that the agricultural…
Food and agricultural policies: State governments as innovators
In a previous blog, I talked about the changes in the agriculture and food policy at the national level. It is evident that the newer changes in India’s food policy landscape suggest a greater ‘stepping in’ of the state in…
Key lessons in exploratory research and fieldwork
A key feature of the Tata-Cornell experience is conducting fieldwork. As TCI Scholars, we gather primary data for our thesis research through a long-term engagement with villages in rural India. Before we finalize our research questions, write a proposal and…
What are the obstacles and opportunities in rural areas to achieving a “Cashless India”?
On 8 November 2016, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a demonetization policy not only to eliminate black currency, but also to promote a digital and cashless economy. The “Cashless India” and “Digital India” initiatives propose to reduce corruption at…
Field notes: Visit to the Azadpur fruit and vegetable wholesale market
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 12, responsible consumption and production, aims to halve worldwide food waste and reduce global food loss by 2030. When thinking about this goal, many questions arise, such as:
How is food loss and food…
Emerging themes on developing a diversified food system in Odisha
Odisha’s agriculture sector is largely dependent on small and marginal farmers, which comprise almost 80 percent of total farmers. Paddy is the staple cereal crop in the state, while other cereals and pulses account for a much smaller share of…
Why Fieldwork Matters
At the Tata-Cornell Institute (TCI), doing applied, on-the-ground research is a serious part of our mission. We believe that academic rigor and fieldwork go hand in hand. In this panel, Tata-Cornell Scholars discuss what they’ve gained from their experiences conducting…