By now it is well recognized that agricultural development is
important for enhancing nutrition. Agriculture-nutrition linkage
has become an emerging area for research and policy in
developing countries like India. Earlier studies have shown that
there has been a disconnect between agriculture and nutrition
particularly regarding policies. In this context, this paper
looks at some key entry points for agriculture to influence
nutrition and suggests policies for nutrition-sensitive
agricultural development, within the current policy framework.
In addition, it reviews three key agriculture-food programs for
their nutrition sensitivity at the policy level, using a
convergence framework. The three key entry points for
agriculture-nutrition linkages are inclusive agriculture growth,
food prices, and women in agriculture. It provides policy
options for strengthening the linkages between agriculture and
nutrition. This paper contributes towards an improved policy
making in effecting a reduction in malnutrition in In