programme Study of an integrated community-based nutrition/health programme being implemented in own area, with reference to: (a) Programme objectives (b) Focal group (c) Modalities of implementation (d) Stakeholders involved Content of the Project Study of a community-based nutrition/health programme being implemented in your own area. Purpose of the Project You have read that there are several nutrition problems that the country has to tackle. This practical will enable you to gain some knowledge and insight into programme(s) that are currently being implemented. Procedure Divide the class into – groups.
Each group should study one of the following programmes/schemes: ICDS Mid-day Meal Programme Pulse polio programme Programme for reproductive and child health Programme for safe/clean water and sanitation Any other programme that is being implemented in the area Each group should prepare a file which contains the record of the programme in detail. Each group should visit the site where the programme is being implemented and interact with the persons in charge e.g., Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) in ICDS, the field workers (e.g., anganwadi sevika /worker), observe the activities that are going on and interact with the participants/beneficiaries. . Observations, understanding of the manner in which the programme is implemented, number of participants/beneficiaries, services given and benefits perceived by participants, suggestions of participants for improvement of programme.
. Each group should make a presentation to the class and give their comments and suggestions as to how they can contribute to the programme. A Note to the Teacher It should be ensured that students are guided to cover and understand details regarding programme objectives, partners/stakeholders involved, focal group/target group and strategies of implementation, source of support(financial) costs and benefits, total coverage. Appendix - Projects