This report focuses on nutrition interventions in South Asia, particularly within tea estates in Assam, India, where workers, primarily women, face severe nutrition challenges.
Key findings:
Malnutrition is prevalent among tea estate workers, with high rates of anemia (68.4%) and stunting (35.3%).
GAIN and Ethical Tea Partnership implemented a workforce nutrition program across 110 tea estates in Assam.
The intervention focused on improving dietary diversity, promoting fortified oils, and increasing access to nutritious foods.
Behavior change campaigns (BCC) encouraged healthier eating habits through community engagement activities.
Sustainable supply chain solutions were introduced to make nutritious foods more affordable and accessible.
The report highlights the success of multi-stakeholder collaboration in improving food security for vulnerable populations and suggests scaling similar programs across agrarian workforces.
Photo Credit: Canva