Innovation challenge to improve nutrition status in poor

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and IKP Knowledge Park on Friday launched the first call for proposals under the agriculture for nutrition grand challenge.

The initiative is a part of USAID-supported 'Feed the Future India Innovations for Improved Nutrition programme, implemented by Hyderabad-based science park.

Under the programme, IKP will identify Indian innovations in the agri-food sector that show measurable impact in improving the nutritional status of poor and malnourished populations.

Each finalist will receive a funding of up to Rs 1.2 crore as well as mentorship support for a period of two years.