Excited to present our latest biannual newsletter from the Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI), offering insights into our efforts to enhance Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) outcomes.

Plastic waste management is a globally identified challenge which is increasingly taking centre stage in our efforts for climate action.

A public education campaign to build COVID-19 vaccine confidence among resistant populations in Assam and Haryana

A poignant testament to the courage of women who defy traditional roles, urging for a redefinition of their positions in the societal framework. The book navigates the complexities of empowerment and the profound journey of self-discovery.

Reflecting on the 25 year journey, this special edition is a commemoration of a milestone.

SAMVEG aims to improve Maternal, Newborn and Child health outcomes in key priority areas of high need by demonstrating innovative models across the continuum of care. In this edition, read about the launch of CARE, recognition of their work in national and international forums, RAASTA Approach, CPAP Model, E-IMNCI Decision Support Tool, and their enegagement with private sector.

Recognizing the immense potential of women and addressing the challenges they face to unlock economic growth, foster social progress, and achieve global development goals.

The ‘short and sweet’ budget spelled clear intent by the government to re-establish India’s commitment
towards inclusive growth.

Catch a glimpse of SAMRIDH-backed healthcare solutions that both enhance access for the underserved and contribute to climate change mitigation.

A follow up on to the USAID’s flagship project Vriddhi, SAMVEG project is a consortium of partners mandated to accelerate efforts to reduce maternal, neonatal, and infant mortality in identified vulnerable geographies of India for USAID India’s goal of Ending Preventable Maternal and Child Death (EPCMD).

A milestone moment that celebrates 25 years of commitment, passion, and success built on the foundation of our deeply rooted culture and values.

Highlighting the very core of city development that integrates our historic urban heritage with innovative financial instruments to promote sustainable livelihood.

This compendium of behavioral change narratives highlights some impactful work around social and behavior change communication (SBCC) in health.

The compendium is a compilation of many case stories that highlight the efforts at testing newer approaches to ensure Quality, Equity, and Dignity in maternal and newborn health services.

Over the years, the social sector in India has shown notable success with vast number of developmental interventions by different stakeholders, especially the Central Ministries and State Governments. These have displayed innovative approaches, effective strategies, long-lasting impact, and sustainability in
reaching out to the most marginalised sections of the population. Considering the importance of such initiatives and their importance as reliable reference models, it is necessary to document the recent
case studies from across sectors and geographies, in the form of a compendium on the best practices in the social sector.

SAMRIDH, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by IPE Global, works in technical collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission & Women Entrepreneurship Platform, NITI Aayog, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, the National Health Authority, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, The Rockefeller Foundation, Axis Bank,
IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, Caspian Debt, and NATHEALTH. Need for new and innovative solutions to make quality healthcare accessible for the most vulnerable sections,

Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) is supporting National Health Mission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India by developing and testing Digital solutions for improved health outcomes thus helping the country achieve Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Taking a leaf from Government of Norway’s Digital Transformation and Development Policy, NIPI is making efforts to make
digitalization a part of India’s health priorities and integrate it into programmes.

An Overview of NIPI's impact, the way forward and the potential work areas.

Investing in girls is the foundation for nation-building. This policy brief centres on four key themes:
Nutrition, Health, Education, and Skill Development. It examines the provisions outlined in relevant policies and schemes, contextualising them within the framework of girls aged 10 to 21 years.

Improving Maternal, Newborn and Child health outcomes in key priority areas of high need by demonstrating innovative models across the continuum of care.