The
overall development objective of IHNDP was to enhance food security and food
nutrition levels. For this, a multi-pronged strategy was used including:
improving
efficiency of the horticultural production system and associated support
services;
application of
modern technologies and diversified cropping patterns to boost productivity and
incomes of small farmers in a sustainable manner;
promoting
conditions to ensure that households have sufficient access to fruits and
vegetables at affordable prices;
providing
households necessary knowledge and skills to prepare and consume these foods to
complement their diet, particularly targeting poor women farmers; and
developing a
comprehensive food-based nutrition programme to reduce malnutrition in the
target groups comprising mainly women and children.
