Anganwadi workers have a vital role 

  • in early identification of children with disabilities 
  • also serving as a referral for children and adults with disabilities





IN THIS ARTICLE 


  1. December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  2. connection between nutrition and disability
  3. countries with high levels of malnutrition and its relations 
  4. NEEDED  FOR GOV 
  5. Maternal malnutrition
  6. Mission Vatsalya and the Integrated Child Development Scheme  - HARIYANA  
  7. FOR ANGANWADI WORKERS 




December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities


 It is a day dedicated to 

  • advocating the rights of people with disabilities 
  •  creating awareness 
  •  highlighting the inclusion 
  •  the needs of persons with disabilities.


connection between nutrition and disability


In recent years, there has been growing recognition, globally and nationally, of the significant connection between nutrition and disability. 


. There are reports that illuminate the profound impact of nutritional status on overall health and well-being.


Nutrition, health and disability


countries with high levels of malnutrition and its relations  


Research indicates that countries with high levels of malnutrition tend to  not only poorer health outcomes but also higher rates of disability among their populations. 


For instance, malnutrition may 

  • weaken the immune system, 
  • hinder physical development, 
  • exacerbate chronic health conditions ..


NEEDED  FOR GOV 

As governments and health organisations strive to improve public health, addressing malnutrition becomes increasingly critical. 


This is not only for enhancing individual quality of life but also for reducing disability rates on a broader scale. 


The link between nutrition and disability underscores the need for integrated health policies to improve dietary practices and ensure access to nutritious food for vulnerable populations.


Maternal malnutrition 


THIS can lead to 

  • prenatal disability,
  • developmental delays 
  • disabilities at different points in the life cycle


vitamin A deficiency -  can cause blindness), and some disabilities, such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, can put persons at risk of nutritional deficiency.



SCHEME OF GOVERMENTS  


‘Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children’ 2023

 


1 In 2023, the Ministry of Women and Child Development introduced the ‘Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children’,


2 THESE ARE  a national guideline for frontline community nutrition workers in India regarding disability inclusion. 


3 The Protocol for Divyang Children equips them with comprehensive instructions for the 

  • early identification of disabilities, 
  • monitoring developmental milestones using the POSHAN Tracker, 
  • ensuring referrals in partnership with Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers.


The experience in Haryana


Mission Vatsalya and the Integrated Child Development Scheme  - HARIYANA 

 

The Haryana government’s Department of Women and Child Development is committed to promoting disability inclusion using Mission Vatsalya and the Integrated Child Development Scheme.





Nanhe Farishtey 


It has introduced the Divyang Protocol and a unique podcast initiative, ‘Nanhe Farishtey’, 

  • to educate communities about disabilities 
  • enhance awareness at Anganwadi centres for the early detection 
  • inclusion of children with disabilities


The World Food Programme (WFP) 


IT has also partnered with the Department of Women and Child Development for a three-year intervention to transform norms around 

  • gender equality 
  • social inclusion,
  • including disability inclusion, 
  • by developing the capacity of Haryana’s network of 25,000 ‘Anganwadi’ workers.


 in Haryana, the WFP asked ‘Anganwadi workers’ across four districts about persons and children with disabilities in the local communities they serve. 



 Nearly all the respondents had helped connect persons with disabilities to some form of 

  • medical and educational support, 
  • register for disability certificates, 
  • and help them avail themselves of government-provided benefits, including the National Disability Pension.


crucial for aid FOR CHILDREN 


Early intervention, accessible medical therapy, and supportive services are crucial for aiding children with disabilities.



FOR ANGANWADI WORKERS 

This includes 

  • establishing a group of trained specialist therapists for various disabilities, 
  • creating accessible schools and transportation, 
  • providing affordable assistive devices, 
  • implementing information-communication systems to promote tailored nutritional well-being practices for individuals with disabilities.
  •  Community members and frontline workers can contribute by dispelling the disability stigma.


We all share the responsibility of 

ensuring that the nutrition and food security of persons with disabilities, particularly children, are at the centre of their rights, equal opportunity and well-being.


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