India

Shobha Rai, a dedicated wheat farmer from Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, exemplifies how integrating biofortified crops offer dual benefits, enhancing both nutrition and income.

Like many smallholder farmers, Sudha Kumari’s agricultural journey started with traditional crops, primarily paddy, on her one-acre farm in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

In a significant acknowledgment of grassroot innovation, the Women & Child Development Department of the Government of Rajasthan, India, recognized the Nutri Pathshala Initiative as one of the state’s key achievements in improving nutrition outcomes in 2024.

In the rural communities, women are the backbone of agricultural workforce, yet they often remain at the margins of decision-making and technology adoption.

In a significant milestone, Shri Anandiben Patel, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh in India, has officially recognized the Nutri Pathshala program, a flagship initiative of HarvestPlus Solutions.

By becoming Nutri Buddies, university students take on the vital role of nutrition ambassadors, sharing crucial health information and helping to lay the foundation for healthier, more informed generations.

In a bustling classroom in a Maharashtra’s village, children eagerly gather around their teacher, excitedly chattering about the lesson of the day—nutrition. With Nutri Dabbas in hand, they scan labels for iron, zinc, and essential vitamins, demonstrating their newfound knowledge.

HarvestPlus and Cargill are excited to announce the NutriHarvest project, a transformative 36-month initiative.

The Nutri-Pathshala initiative in India aims to enhance nutrition education and promote the