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Introduction
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Origin of the proposal,
technical programme which is sponsoring, reasons
for proposed designation
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The
National Institute of Nutrition is the oldest permanent research institute
of ICMR, started as the Beri Beri
Unit 1918. It is the premier nutrition research institution in the
country.
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Steps that have led to this
proposal, eg site-visits by WHO staff, previous
participation of the institution, joint development of a workplan, etc.
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Visit
by the RA-NHD to the institution and close association and successful
previous collaboration.
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Comments & Composition of
the Institute
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This
is a branch of Indian Council of Medical Research, which is the premier
institution in the country for medical research.
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Statutory functions of the
institution ; formal links with other institutions
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See
attached institutional profile.
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Administrative Structure
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Administrative and Scientific
Responsibility
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Dr. B. Sesikeran,
Director
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National and International
Advisory Boards ; Composition & Terms of Reference
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See
attached instittutional profile.
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List of Senior Staff
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See attached
institutional profile.
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Facilities Available (labs, training facilities, documentation centre, etc.)
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See
attached institutional profile.
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Workplan
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Terms of Reference
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1). To carry out research on how to adapt
nutrition technologies for wide application through primary health are and
to develop behavioural science techniques and
methods to facilitate the adoption of these technologies in specific
countries,
2). To apply the above to countries as requested,
3). To carry out training in this and related areas for national
implementers and researchers,
4). To provide consultant services and advice to WHO in this and related
areas,
5). To act as an information dissemination centre for developments in
nutrition research-cum-action network,
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