Lessons from piloting a tool to monitor agrobiodiversity and social Inclusion in school meal programs in India
School meal programs in India reach millions of children daily and are widely recognized for their role in reducing hunger.
- gender
- nutrition
- food security
Lessons from piloting a tool to monitor agrobiodiversity and social Inclusion in school meal programs in India
School meal programs in India reach millions of children daily and are widely recognized for their role in reducing hunger.
In Madhya Pradesh, India, the Alliance is working with the Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN) to explore how school meal programs can support agrobiodiversity and advance gender and social inclusion - an initiative that moves beyond questions of menu composition alone. By unpacking and understanding the inner complexities of the food systems value in the school context, school meals are no longer merely delivery mechanisms but governance spaces where nutrition, biodiversity, equity, and local livelihoods intersect.