State Support Mission, Haryana, Reviews Child Malnutrition Pilot in Palwal; DC Appreciates Efforts and Recognises Stakeholders

Palwal, October 28, 2026: A district-level stakeholder meeting was held in Palwal to discuss the results, findings, recommendations, and key takeaways of the pilot intervention undertaken by the State Support Mission (SSM), Haryana, under the Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute for Fiscal Management (SJHIFM), for the management of child malnutrition through therapeutic feeding.

The meeting was attended by Jitender Chiller, Deputy Commissioner, Palwal; Dr. Satinder Vashisht, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Palwal; and representatives from the Health Department, Women and Child Development (WCD) Department, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Palwal, and other key stakeholders. The SSM team comprised Dr. Neeru, Joint Director, SJHIFM-cum-Nodal Officer, SSM, Haryana; Shri Rahul Singla, Team Lead; and Dr. Amita Rani, Sector Expert (Economics & Finance), SSM, Haryana.

Dr. Neeru briefed the participants on the conceptualisation, objectives, and approach of the pilot intervention. She highlighted the rationale behind the initiative and emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts among the concerned departments to strengthen the identification and management of children affected by malnutrition.

Dr. Satinder Vashisht appreciated the efforts of the State Support Mission, Haryana, in conceptualising and implementing the pilot intervention. SHe acknowledged the importance of such initiatives in addressing child malnutrition and highlighted the need for similar pilot interventions to generate valuable learnings and strengthen collaborative efforts among the concerned departments.

Jitender Chiller, Deputy Commissioner, Palwal, appreciated the collective efforts and contributions of the participating departments and stakeholders. He emphasised the importance of interdepartmental convergence and sustained cooperation in addressing child malnutrition and supporting similar initiatives in the future.

During the meeting, appreciation certificates were presented to various contributors in recognition of their support and commitment to the pilot intervention. The recognition acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the district administration, health functionaries, WCD functionaries, academic institutions, and frontline workers.

The meeting provided a platform to discuss the intervention’s learnings and reinforce the importance of coordination among the district administration, Health Department, WCD Department, academic institutions, and frontline functionaries. The discussions emphasised sustained collaboration to strengthen the identification, management, and monitoring of child malnutrition.

The State Support Mission, Haryana, under SJHIFM, reaffirmed its commitment to continued collaboration with district administrations and concerned departments to strengthen systems for the prevention and management of child malnutrition.