Programs

Feasibility Study for aComprehensive Integrated Urban Program (IUP) for Pune

This feasibility study explores the need, scope, and strategic direction for a Comprehensive Integrated Urban Program (IUP) in Pune, aimed at improving the health, nutrition, education, and protection outcomes of vulnerable urban populations, particularly children, it covers Health, Nutrition, Education, and child protection. Respondent included medical staff at Urban Primary Health Centres (such as Medical Officers, Pharmacists, Lab Technicians, and ANM), frontline community workers like ASHAs, and diverse groups of community members including pregnant women, young and lactating mothers, children, adolescents, widows, the elderly, and transgender individuals. There are various interesting findings come out, which call for an integrated approach to address the multifaceted issues of the slum population of Pune.