Section A 1. Name of applicant: Radha Banka 2.

Postal address of the correspondence: 902, Gopal Ji Ka Rasta, Near Goshala, Jaipur 3. Pin code: 300203 4. State: Rajasthan 5. Telephone no with STD code: 6. Mobile no: 09001439015 7. Email address: bankaradha123@yahoo.co.in 8. Address of the host institution: SCM SPRI ,5-D Jhalana Institutional Area , Jaipur 9. Date of Birth: 23th October 1985 10. Marital status: Unmarried 11. Academic record Degree Institution / University Year passing M.sc Rajasthan university, Jaipur , Rajasthan B.sc Rajasthan university, Jaipur , Rajasthan a. Whether applied previously under WOS-B: No b. Whether currently registered for Ph.D.: c. Whether studying for any further degree:
d. Number of research paper published :

of Major subjects Division (%)

2007

Foods & Nutrition

64%

2005

Home Science

55%

No No No
NO

1. Whether passed any examination conducted by NET/GATE/UGC/ICAR 2. Professional/ employment record if any Designation Employee Name & Address Lecturer Vivekanad P.G College, Nareda , Kotputali (Rajasthan ) Period From 2010 To 2012 15,000 Payment

Job description

Working as Temporary faculty and deliver lectures deliver lecturer for B.A (Home Science)

Section B Details of host Laboratory/ Institution/ S&T based voluntary organization: 1. Name of organization: Social organization 2. Type of organization: Private 3. Information regarding the contact person from host institute: a. Name: Mr. Manish Tawari b. Designation: Joint Director c. Phone / Fax: 0141-2707419 d. Mobile No. 09829142994 e. Email address: jdirector@sprijaipur.org

4. Information regarding the Guide/ Scientist from host institute: a. Name: Mr. Manish Tawari b. Postal address: 5-D Jhalana Institutional Area, Jaipur (Rajasthan) c. Phone / Fax: 0141-2707419 d. Email address: jdirector@sprijaipur.org

(The guide should not be a blood relation of the candidate)

5. Information about the organization regarding specialization area, R & D experiences and list of recent Completed projects by the Guide / Scientist from the Host Institute: * (limit 10 lines) Shiv Charan Mathur Social Policy Research Institute set up in 1985 by Shiv Charan Mathur former chief minister of Rajasthan . Institute vision to Establish the center of excellence in the field of research in social sciences and mission To assess and analyze public policy for their

impact on the people through research and dialogue Institute having 26 years experience in research field and complete so many projects. The recent projects are as follows:1. A pilot study on developing best practices for evolving stainable energy supply to rural inhabitants (2009). 2. Impact assessment of DDPV batch in Hanumangarh (2009). 3. Study on the role and effectiveness of district education officer in the enrichment of elementary education (2009). 4. Study on effectiveness of block resource center(BRCS and CRCS) and cluster resource center in providing academic support and supervision to elementary schools in Himachal Pradesh Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (2008). 5. A study on attitude difference towards girl child in Rajasthan (2007) midterm evaluation of DPAP in Tonk district and integrated wasteland development project (IWPD) in Baran district (2007). 6. Details of infrastructure to be provided by the Host Institute: * (limit 10 lines) Institute provided a well established library and equipped computer lab. The institute library has a collection of over 7000 volumes and government publication which included reference books , annual reports reviews and important publication of the government of India and state wise government. Computer lab having LAN (Local area network) and WIN NT plate form with accessibility to fast speed internet.

Section C Details of the field agency: 1. Name of the field agency: SCM SPRI 2. Postal address of the field agency: 3. Contact person: Mr. Manish Twari 4. Contact person's phone no. with STD code: 09829142994 5. Area of operation: Policy research 6. Area of expertise: Public Health & Education

7. Type of organization: (Govt/ Semi Govt/ NGO/ Private): Private

Section D

DISHA WOS-B SCHEME

PROJECT DETAIL 1. Title of the Project-Assessment Of Nutritional Status of Children (0-6 Years) Attending ICDS and Non ICDS Centers Along With Imparting Nutritional Education to Their Mothers. 2. Subject Area- Nutrition 3. Duration- 24 Months 4. Total Cost- 12 Lakh 5. Specific Objectives of the Project 1. To assess the nutritional status of children (0-6 Years) attending ICDS and Non ICDS centers of rural and urban areas and compared their status and their awareness regarding nutrition. 2. To imparting nutritional education to their mothers and intervention for improving the nutrition status. 6. Technical Details(1) Description of the problem (Rational) Human resource is a key factor in development. The foundations of mans physical, mental and social development are laid in early childhood. Whatever the one gets in formative years of life contributes much for the effective adjustment as adult during the later part of life. A child having understanding and encouraging parents congenial family atmosphere, nutritious food and proper socialization will certainly score better when compared to others who are not having these facilities. But because of poverty, ignorance and other reasons our children are deprived of the basic facilities of good nutrition, health and education. Child malnutrition is a wide spread public health problem having international consequences because good nutrition is an essential determinant for their wellbeing. The most neglected from the human deprivation is malnutrition, particular among preschool children in detrimental to their health outcome. Nutritional status indicators like wasting, stunting, low birth weight, vitamin A deficiency are also still high

in India. For this problem an integrated scheme like the integrated child development services (ICDS) was launched in 1975 in India with the aim to reach all needy children (0-6 Years) expectant and lactating mothers and women aged 15-45 years with basics service include supplementation, nutrition, immunization, non formal education of preschool, functional literacy of the women and essential health and health surveillance. NFHS-2 and NFHS-3 have revealed that malnourishment still pores as a great challenge to the state. Through ICDS is support to take care of this important component, it is pertinent to study the factor and reasons for such dismal situation . This study is an attempt to compare the status of ICDS with Non ICDS children as well as the situation in rural vis -a -vis urban areas.

Research & Development Component of the study(1) Study DesignThe sample of the study consists of children who are attending the ICDS centers and their mothers residing from rural and urban areas of Jaipur city and children who are not attending any ICDS (Non ICDS) centers and their mothers from the same locality. (2) Sample Size & Selection of Subjects/ Plants The study will be conducting in the ICDS and Non ICDS centers of rural and urban areas of Jaipur city. Amongst the districts in Rajasthan, Jaipur is a largest by population at 66.63 lakh and infant mortality rate (IMR) is 55 percent in urban areas and 68 percent in rural areas. Criteria of the sample section1. Age:- 0 to 6 years childrens will be selected. 2. Residence :- Urban and rural areas of Jaipur city will be selected. 3. Soico economic status :- Only low soico economic childrens will be included.

Sampling:-

Steps Collection of relevant information Secondary Data Nutritional Data Anganwadi Information HDI Relevant Review of literature

Sampling and finalization of tools Field testing Field work Analysis and counseling Field work Analysis and comparison Project report

Three visits will be taken place in field during the project. (2) Measurements - General information about the selected subject like name, age, parents education , address , feeding practices , hygiene habits and nutritional status will be gathered. A questionnaire will be developed to obtain relevant information. Pre and post intervention parameters to examine the educational intervention impact and effectiveness.

(3) Survey ToolInterview schedule, dietary recall method, nutritional counseling will be used.

(4) Methods of Estimation Proposed -

Anthropometric Profile- Height, Weight, Age, MUAC, Head cirmference Clinical Assesment- It involves looking for changes ( Clinical sign & symptoms)in the body for example height and weight, appearance of the hair, face, eyes, lips, teeth, gums, nails, skin, legs and feet.

Bio chemical assesment- Blood (blood Hb) normally will be assessed.

(5) Societal Component of the proposal giving detail about (1) Intervention proposed/ suggested solution Children are the most assets of the country because they will be tomorrows youth and provide the human potential required for the countrys development. Nutrition in the formative years of life plays a very important role in physical mental and emotional development of child and permits the highest state of fitness. Poor and in adequate nutrition leads to malnutrition, morbidity and mortality among children. To overcome the mortality and morbidity and to upgrade the nutritional status of childrens. Government of India provides health, nutrition, and education services launched a multifaceted program named as

Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS). Keeping In this view the present study will be undertaken to evaluate the nutritional status of children form ICDS and Non ICDS centers. (2) Methods to be popularized to masses : The results will be published in news papers, magazines, journals, and presenting it in the conferences through this mass people will be gathered knowledge about ICDS , they know about the importance of the scheme and it can be motivating them to send the child in ICDS centers. (3) Proposed Utility of the Outcome It may be the ICDS children will be higher nutritional status compare to the other children of the Non ICDS centers. Give a dietary counseling to mothers to improve the nutritional status of children and motivating her to send the children in ICDS centers. (4) Detailed Time Schedule-

S.No. 1. 2.

Steps Collection of relevant information

Time schedule 3 months

Sampling and finalization of tools 1 months and field testing

3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Field work Analysis and counseling Field work Analysis and comparison Project report Total

5 months 4 months 5 months 4 months 2 months 24 months

Proposed Budget- Budget Estimation

S.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Head Consultant Research fellowship Consumables Travel (within India). Contingencies Equipments (weighing balance, measuring tape, height scale, hemoglobinometer, chemicals for testing Hb etc.) 7 8 9 Overhead charges Total Grand total 1, 15,000 6,15,000 1, 15,000 5,85,000 12,00,000 1st year 45000 1,80,000 75,000 1,20,000 50,000 30,000 2nd Year 45000 1,80,000 75,000 1,20,000 50,000 _

(5) List of References

Sumati valid , Nidhi valid (2005). Nutritional status of ICDS and Non ICDS children. J. human ecology 18(3): 207-212. Vipin chardran .K.P (2009). Nutritional status of preschool children : A socio economic study of rural areas of kasaragod district in Kerala. Abstract thesis ,Kannur University, palayad.

ICDS IV project (IDA Assisted) ,(2008-09 to 2012-13) Post enumeration survey of 5 present sample checking of dise data in three districts of Churu , Dungarpur, Jhalawad in Rajasthan(2010-11). Directorate economics and statistics, Rajasthan :18

Annual health survey bulletin (2010-11).

Section E Documents to be submitted along with the application: a. Attested copy of the last degree certificate. b. Format for the Certificate from the host institute (on a letter head) regarding extending their commitment for infrastructure and administrative support for the project c. Certificate from the field agency (on its letter head) indicating the permission and the support for carrying out the field work required in the proposal. d. In case the host is a voluntary organization, attested copies of the following document also need to be submitted: 1. Registration certificate of the organization 2. Memorandum of association 3. Annual Report of last three years 4. Audited statement of accounts for last three

Declaration

I do hereby declare that the statement made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any information being found false or incorrect or ineligibility detected before or after test/interview, my candidature will stand cancelled and my claim for the scholarship will stand forfeited.

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