Education has the power to transform lives.
Yet across the world, millions of children still grow up without access to learning that truly unlocks their potential.
While every country faces its own realities, the aspiration remains universal: that no child’s future should be limited by where they are born. From overcrowded classrooms to systemic inequities, the challenge of educational access is global—and so must be the response.
This is where movements like Teach For All step in—bringing together Teach For India and more than 60 partner organizations worldwide, united by a shared commitment to educational equity.
In Episode 3 of The Education Revolution—the final chapter of our special three-part series—we return to our conversation with Shaheen Mistri, Founder and CEO of Teach For India.
In this episode, we widen the lens—looking beyond borders to understand what education can become when the world learns together.
We explore:
What challenges children face that are universal—and what remains deeply local
What India can learn from global education systems, and what the world can learn from India
How education must evolve if it is to prepare young people not just to succeed, but to lead change
What true global collaboration in education could look like
And what the classroom of the future might tell us about whether this education revolution has truly arrived
This is a conversation about reimagining learning as a shared human responsibility—one that transcends geography, systems, and silos.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Shaheen Mistri
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#EducationRevolution #TeachForAll #TeachForIndia #GlobalEducation #EdEquity #EducationForAll #TheGoodSight
Education can change a child’s life.
But in India, access to quality education is still far from equal.
Millions of children are locked out of classrooms—not because they lack talent or ambition, but because opportunity never reaches them. According to the 2011 Census, 8.4 crore children between the ages of 5 and 17 are out of school. And for many, that absence shapes the rest of their lives.
This is where movements like Teach For India emerge—stepping into the gaps where systems fall short, and working to ensure that where a child is born does not determine how far they can go.
In Episode 2 of The Education Revolution, our special three-part series, we continue the conversation with Shaheen Mistri, Founder and CEO of Teach For India.
In the previous episode, we traced Shaheen’s personal journey. In this episode, we shift focus to what came next: the making of Teach For India.
We explore:
What “educational equity” truly means in a country as unequal as India
The moment Shaheen realised Teach For India could grow beyond a small initiative
The challenge of balancing scale with quality in education reform
Whether India is moving fast enough to bring every child into school
The role—and limits—of technology in addressing educational inequity
This is a conversation about building systems that serve children better, the courage required to think big, and the hard, often invisible work of sustaining change over time.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Shaheen Mistri
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#TeachForIndia #EducationReform #EducationForAll #EdEquity #TFIMovement #TheGoodSight #EducationRevolution
We often speak about cities through the lens of development—smart infrastructure, growth, progress.
But our conversations rarely reach the places where most urban residents actually live—informal settlements, low-income communities, bastiyaan.
Here, water is not a basic service.
It’s a daily struggle.
A toilet is not just infrastructure.
It’s about dignity.
And a home is more than a roof—it is safety, stability, and resilience.
Climate change, extreme heat, water scarcity, sanitation—in reports, these are numbers.
On the ground, they are lived realities.
And yet, some of the most practical solutions to these challenges come from the very people whose voices are least heard—local communities, and especially women.
In this episode, we bring those voices to the centre.
We sit down with Bharati Bhonsale, who has spent over 25 years working on housing, water, and sanitation in urban poor settlements, leading large-scale initiatives with Mahila Housing Trust across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
Joining her is Pratibha Sunil Choudhary, a resident of Amalner’s Bengali File slum, a Community Action Group (CAG) leader, and a Vikasini and Paryavaran Sakhi with MHT—turning lived experience into collective action.
This conversation explores how climate resilience is built from the ground up, how women emerge as city-makers, and why the future of our cities depends on listening to those who have long been unheard.
Because real urban transformation doesn’t begin in policy papers—it begins in communities that refuse to be invisible.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guests: Bharati Bhonsale, Pratibha Sunil Choudhary
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#UrbanResilience #ClimateJustice #WomenLead #InclusiveCities #MahilaHousingTrust #TheGoodSight #GroundUpChange
Education in India isn’t just about schools, classrooms, or textbooks.
It’s about possibility.
It’s about whether a child is seen, heard, and given the chance to imagine a different future.
And yet, for millions of children across the country, quality education still slips through the cracks—not because they lack talent or potential, but because the systems around them fail to create opportunity. It’s a gap we’ve lived with for far too long. But every once in a while, someone chooses to challenge that gap.
In this special three-part series, The Education Revolution, we sit down with Shaheen Mistri—Founder and CEO of Teach For India, and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of learning in India.
What began as a young woman’s decision to return to Mumbai at 18 has since grown into one of the country’s most powerful education movements. From the early days of Akanksha to building Teach For India into a nationwide force, Shaheen’s work reminds us that real change begins with empathy, courage, and an unwavering belief in every child’s potential.
In this first episode, we trace her journey back to where it all began.
We explore:
What inspired her to work with children in low-income communities
The stark realities of education she witnessed in Mumbai’s slums
The early struggles and defining moments that shaped Akanksha
The lessons she learned from children that transformed her approach to leadership
What continues to motivate her after more than three decades in the sector
This is a story about purpose, persistence, and the quiet power of showing up—day after day—for children who deserve every opportunity to thrive.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Shaheen Mistri
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#TeachForIndia #EducationReform #EducationForAll #EdEquity #TFIMovement #TheGoodSight #EducationRevolution
Hunger in India isn’t just a problem of empty plates.
It’s a problem of broken systems.
Every single day, cities discard tonnes of perfectly edible surplus food—while families in the same neighbourhood skip meals, stretch rations, or head to work on an empty stomach. It’s a contradiction we’ve normalised.
And perhaps the most heartbreaking part?
Hunger is invisible.
People who need help rarely ask.
People who want to help often don’t know where to begin.
In this episode, we bring you a story that cuts through the noise with a solution that’s simple, dignified, and quietly transformative.
We’re joined by Dr. Issa Fathima Jasmine—dentist-turned-changemaker and the founder of The Public Foundation, the force behind India’s community fridge movement, Ayyamittu Unn.
What began as a single fridge placed in a public space has grown into a nationwide ecosystem rooted in dignity, sharing, and collective responsibility. Dr. Issa’s work proves that fighting hunger doesn’t always require grand infrastructure—it just needs systems that bring people together.
We explore:
Why hunger in India is less about food scarcity and more about systemic gaps
The early fears, resistance, and social perceptions she battled while installing the first fridge
How community fridges are kept safe, accountable, and running every day
How stereotypes—like judging a woman by her saree—shape leadership, courage, and public perception
Her vision for a “kindness curriculum” in schools, and what she believes every 10-year-old should learn about giving and receiving
Why dignity must be at the heart of any solution to hunger
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Issa Fathima Jasmine
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#CommunityFridges #AyyamittuUnn #HungerFreeIndia #FoodWaste #UrbanCompassion #SocialInnovation #TheGoodSight
We often talk about health through the lens of gyms, workouts, diets, and trends. But beneath all of this lies a simple, powerful truth:
Good health begins with what we know about the food we eat.
And that’s where nutrition literacy steps in.
Nutrition literacy isn’t about memorising nutrients or counting calories.
It’s about understanding food in a way that helps families make informed choices every single day—choices that influence how children grow, how communities stay healthy, and how we break cycles of poor nutrition at the grassroots.
In this episode, we’re joined by two changemakers who are reimagining the way India understands food: Radhika Gupta and Amit Gupta, co-founders of the Foodshaala Foundation.
Radhika brings deep experience in food, nutrition, and community access. Amit offers the lens of a teacher who has worked in low-income schools, witnessing how nutrition shapes learning, energy, and potential. Together, they’re building a movement that makes healthy eating simple, affordable, and empowering.
We explore:
• What nutrition literacy really means—and why India urgently needs it
• The everyday barriers children face in schools when it comes to food and awareness
• How myths around “healthy food is expensive” can be dismantled
• The role schools and teachers can play in shaping lifelong eating habits
• How junk food marketing is changing childhood diets—and what we can do about it
• Why building a nutrition-aware generation is one of India’s strongest public health tools
If you care about community health, child well-being, and how simple knowledge can transform the way we eat—this conversation is for you.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guests: Radhika Gupta & Amit Gupta
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#NutritionLiteracy #FoodshaalaFoundation #PublicHealth #ChildNutrition #HealthyCommunities #GrassrootsChange #SocialImpact #TheGoodSight
When we talk about a nation’s progress, one question reveals everything: How do we treat our daughters?
Because the story of a girl child is often the story of society itself—its beliefs, its biases, and its hopes for the future.
Across India, many families still hesitate to celebrate the birth of a daughter. Educational opportunities are uneven. Women’s financial independence is seen as optional, not essential.
Yet, change is unfolding quietly—and powerfully—through individuals who believe that every girl deserves to be welcomed, educated, and empowered.
This episode brings you the inspiring journey of Dr. Ebha Singh, founder of Nanhi Pari Foundation, an initiative that began with a simple yet profound act: celebrating the birth of a girl child.
What started as a gesture of love has grown into a movement that supports mothers, nurtures daughters, strengthens education, and builds pathways for women’s financial independence—one family, one village, one girl at a time.
We explore:
The personal moment that inspired Dr. Ebha to start Nanhi Pari in 2021
How celebrating newborn daughters can shift traditions, mindsets, and community culture
The recognition from the Honourable Governor of Uttar Pradesh—and what it means for the movement
The biggest barriers to girls’ education today and how Nanhi Pari works to dismantle them
How income-generation tools like dairy support, mulching machines, and sewing machines are transforming women’s confidence and agency
A message of hope for parents and young listeners about embracing daughters as catalysts of progress
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Ebha Singh
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#NanhiPari #GirlChildEmpowerment #WomenFirst #GenderEquality #EducateGirls #FinancialIndependence #SocialImpact #TheGoodSight
We often talk about education as grades, syllabi, and competitive exams—but beneath this narrow definition lies a much bigger truth.
For millions of children in underprivileged communities, education isn’t just about learning outcomes. It’s about confidence. It’s about exposure. It’s about having someone who believes in your potential. And sometimes, it’s the single factor that determines whether a child merely survives or truly thrives.
This is where Abhyudaya steps in.
Founded by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s SPJIMR, Abhyudaya is a community-driven initiative that pairs PGDM students with bright children—Sitaras—from low-income neighbourhoods in Mumbai’s K-West ward. Built on the ethos of “growing together,” the programme goes far beyond academics. It focuses on mentoring, emotional well-being, enrichment, and empowering families and communities to create lasting change.
In this episode, we’re joined by Arati Nagaraj, Director of Abhyudaya, to explore how mentorship can transform both young lives and future leaders.
We Explore:
• Why Abhyudaya chose mentoring—not tutoring—as its core philosophy
• How holistic support fuels confidence, aspiration, and resilience in children
• The realities of inequality in Mumbai and the barriers children face every day
• What it takes to build trust with communities and create long-term impact
• The vision for Abhyudaya over the next decade, and what “growing together” truly means
If you care about equitable education, community-led empowerment, and redefining what it means to nurture potential—this episode is for you.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Arati Nagaraj
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#Abhyudaya #HolisticEducation #MentorshipMatters #CommunityDevelopment #ChildEmpowerment #SPJIMR #EducationForAll #SocialImpact #TheGoodSight
Welcome to the final episode of Learn With Dignity that celebrates bold ideas and transformative efforts in education.
Over the last four episodes, we’ve traced DEVI Sansthan’s journey — from its origins and innovative methods to the partnerships and evidence shaping its impact. Now, we look ahead.
What does the future hold for DEVI Sansthan and the ALfA (Accelerating Learning for All) program?
How does a vision as ambitious as literacy for all move from idea to large-scale action — across states, classrooms, and communities?
In this episode, Dr. Sunita Gandhi joins us once again to reflect on:
• The future vision for ALfA and DEVI Sansthan
• Innovations on the horizon
• The role of youth in driving change
• Strategies to deepen government engagement
• And the inspiration that fuels this mission every day
Thank you for walking with us through this journey. As we close this chapter, we step into the future — toward a world where learning truly is for all.
About Learn With Dignity
A 5-part podcast series by The Good Sight and DEVI Sansthan, spotlighting groundbreaking approaches reshaping the landscape of education.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Sunita Gandhi
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#LearnWithDignity #EducationForAll #FoundationalLiteracy #TheGoodSight #DEVISansthan #ALfA #ScalingImpact #LiteracyForAll
Research often feels far from the realities of the classroom — but not at DEVI Sansthan.
In this episode of “Learn With Dignity,” we’re once again joined by Dr. Sunita Gandhi to explore how DEVI turns evidence into action. From the principles behind the ALfA (Accelerating Learning for All) program to the mindful use of technology in low-resource settings, this conversation dives into what it truly means to translate research into real impact.
We explore:
• How research directly shapes DEVI’s approach to foundational literacy and numeracy
• Evidence-based practices that are transforming early learning outcomes
• The balance between theory, experimentation, and classroom feedback
• Lessons from research findings that challenged existing assumptions
• How technology can support—not replace—the human side of learning
Because change in education isn’t just about new ideas — it’s about proving what works, and making it work everywhere.
About Learn With Dignity
A 5-part podcast series by The Good Sight and DEVI Sansthan, spotlighting bold ideas and transformative efforts in education.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Sunita Gandhi
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#LearnWithDignity #EducationForAll #FoundationalLiteracy #TheGoodSight #DEVI #EvidenceBasedEducation #ResearchToAction
Lasting change in education doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens when people and institutions come together with a shared purpose.
In this third episode of “Learn With Dignity,” we explore how DEVI Sansthan builds powerful partnerships that make large-scale transformation in foundational learning possible. From working hand-in-hand with governments to collaborating with organizations across India and beyond, DEVI’s approach shows that collective action is the real key to sustainable impact.
We explore:
• Why partnerships lie at the heart of DEVI’s mission
• Stories of collaborations that helped scale change
• Lessons learned from navigating challenges and red tape
• What it really takes to align multiple stakeholders for one goal — better learning for every child
Because when it comes to transforming education, teamwork isn’t just important — it’s essential.
About Learn With Dignity
A 5-part podcast series by The Good Sight and DEVI Sansthan, spotlighting bold ideas and transformative efforts in education.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Sunita Gandhi
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#LearnWithDignity #EducationForAll #FoundationalLiteracy #TheGoodSight #DEVI #PartnershipsForChange
Education is often seen as a slow process, where children spend years learning to read, write, and count. But what if learning could be faster and simpler? What if children who have fallen behind could catch up within months instead of years?
That’s what the ALfA (Accelerating Learning for All) program is making possible.
In this second episode of "Learn With Dignity", we explore how ALfA challenges traditional classroom methods and proves that every child can learn with confidence when education is reimagined.
We explore:
• The shift in mindset that makes learning faster and joyful
• How ALfA ensures real understanding instead of rote learning
• Stories of children and communities where ALfA has made a difference
• The challenges faced while expanding the program across regions
• The responses—expected and surprising—that ALfA continues to receive
ALfA reminds us that education doesn’t have to be slow or complex. With the right approach, learning can be accelerated for every child.
About Learn With Dignity
A 5-part podcast series by The Good Sight and DEVI Sansthan, spotlighting bold ideas and transformative efforts in education.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Sunita Gandhi
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#LearnWithDignity #EducationForAll #FoundationalLiteracy #TheGoodSight #DEVI #ALfA
For millions of children, the chance to read, write, and count remains out of reach. But what if education could be reimagined with dignity at its core?
In this first episode of "Learn With Dignity", we sit down with Dr. Sunita Gandhi—Founder of Dignity Education Vision International (DEVI Sansthan). A global educationist and social entrepreneur, Dr. Gandhi has spent decades championing foundational literacy and numeracy for children often left behind by the system.
We explore:
• Why dignity is central to DEVI’s mission
• The early struggles of building an education movement from scratch
• Personal experiences that shaped DEVI’s approach
• Defining moments that kept the vision alive
• Lessons from a journey of persistence and change
About Learn With Dignity: A 5-part podcast series by The Good Sight and DEVI Sansthan, spotlighting bold ideas and transformative efforts in education.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Sunita Gandhi
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#LearnWithDignity #EducationForAll #FoundationalLiteracy #TheGoodSight #DEVI
For decades, millets were dismissed as “poor man’s food,” overshadowed by polished rice, wheat, and processed meals. But today, these ancient grains are making a powerful comeback—praised for their ability to fight lifestyle diseases, restore soil health, and withstand climate change.
In this episode of Nutrition Every Day, we sit down with Dr. Rajeena Shahin—Co-founder of Invest On Health and Medical Director of Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN) India. A leading voice in lifestyle medicine, Dr. Rajeena is reshaping how nutrition is integrated into healthcare, from patient care to medical education and national policy.
We Explore:
• Why millets are finally reclaiming their place on our plates
• How these grains can tackle diabetes, obesity, and anemia
• Shifting mindsets around traditional foods vs. modern diets
• The role of millets in building climate-smart, sustainable food systems
• How therapeutic lifestyle interventions put food—especially millets—at the heart of healing
About Nutrition Every Day: A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing sharp, grounded perspectives on health and nutrition.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Rajeena Shahin
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger India
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#NutritionEveryDay #Millets #FoodAsMedicine #SustainableNutrition #TheGoodSight #RiseAgainstHungerIndia #InvestOnHealth
Every year, nearly one-third of all food produced globally—around 2.1 billion tons—never gets eaten. That’s not just food wasted. It’s the land, water, energy, labor, and money poured into producing it—amounting to a staggering $1.5 trillion lost annually. And the climate cost is even higher: food waste contributes 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than five times that of the aviation industry.
In India, much of this waste happens before food ever reaches our kitchens—on farms, in transit, or in warehouses—due to poor infrastructure, lack of cold storage, and inefficient supply chains. While millions remain hungry, mountains of food are lost quietly behind the scenes.
In this episode of "Nutrition Every Day", we speak with Rinka Banerjee, Founder of Thinking Forks, a food-tech consultancy that helps reimagine food systems from R&D to the manufacturing floor. With decades of experience in innovation and sustainable food strategy—including at Unilever—Rinka brings a sharp, insider perspective on where the system is failing and how it can change.
We explore:
•Why food waste is so widespread in a country where hunger remains a pressing issue
•Where food is getting lost across farms, factories, retailers, and homes
•Blind spots in India’s food systems that need urgent fixes
•Why cultural practices around abundance also fuel waste
•Practical, everyday steps listeners can take to waste less food at home
If you have ever wondered why food waste persists despite widespread hunger—and what real solutions look like on the ground—this conversation will leave you both informed and inspired.
About Nutrition Every Day: A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing sharp, grounded perspectives on health and nutrition.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Rinka Banerjee
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger India
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#NutritionEveryDay #FoodWaste #FoodSecurity #SustainableNutrition #TheGoodSight #RiseAgainstHungerIndia #ThinkingForks
We often think of hunger as empty plates or skipped meals. But there’s another kind of hunger that’s much harder to see—hidden hunger.
Hidden hunger happens when people eat enough to feel full, yet their bodies are missing the essential vitamins and minerals needed for health. Its effects creep in quietly—weak immunity, stunted growth, and long-term health problems—often without people even realizing what’s happening.
In this episode, we speak with Jessie Genoway, Communications Director at the Food Fortification Initiative (FFI). With a background in global health, including at the CDC, Jessie now leads advocacy and communications at FFI, a global partnership working to scale food fortification programs worldwide. She helps us understand why hidden hunger is such a pressing but invisible challenge, and what can be done about it.
We explore:
• What hidden hunger really is—and why it often goes unnoticed
• Why it’s not just a problem in low-income countries, but a global issue
• The long-term health impacts of micronutrient deficiencies
• How food fortification works and why it’s one of the most powerful tools we have
• Simple, practical steps families can take to safeguard their nutrition
If you have ever wondered why eating enough doesn’t always mean eating right, this conversation will open your eyes to a side of hunger we rarely talk about.
About Nutrition Every Day: A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing sharp, grounded perspectives on health and nutrition.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Jessie Genoway
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger India
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#NutritionEveryDay #HiddenHunger #FoodFortification #HealthForAll #TheGoodSight #RiseAgainstHungerIndia #FFI
We often talk about the global food crisis as if it’s just about climate change, conflicts, or market disruptions. But beneath it all lies a silent, often overlooked driver—gender inequality.
From who grows the food, who gets paid for it, who eats first at the dinner table, to who makes decisions about land—gender roles shape every layer of our food systems. And when women and marginalized groups are excluded, the impact ripples far beyond individuals. It weakens food security for entire families, communities, and regions.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ranjitha Puskur, Principal Scientist in the Gender and Livelihoods program at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). With years of on-the-ground research and policy experience, Dr. Puskur helps us understand why tackling gender inequality is central to solving food insecurity.
We explore:
• What gender inequality in food systems really looks like in everyday life
• Why women—despite producing much of the world’s food—are still among the hungriest
• How food is distributed within households, and why “who eats first” matters
• Local, community-driven actions that can shift entrenched gender roles
• Real-world examples where empowering women has strengthened nutrition and food security outcomes
If you’re curious about how addressing gender inequality can transform not just households but entire food systems, this conversation will give you fresh, grounded insights.
About Nutrition Every Day: A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing sharp, grounded perspectives on health and nutrition.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Ranjitha Puskur
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger India
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#NutritionEveryDay #GenderEquality #FoodSecurity #SustainableNutrition #TheGoodSight #RiseAgainstHungerIndia #IRRI
We often talk about undernutrition as if it’s just about food. But in reality, it’s about so much more. Poverty, poor sanitation, limited healthcare, food insecurity, and gender inequality all intersect to create a cycle that no single sector can solve alone.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alok Ranjan, Director of Programmes and Investments at The Power of Nutrition. A medical doctor with over two decades of global experience—including leadership roles at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, and WHO—Dr. Ranjan shares why tackling undernutrition requires a multisectoral approach that brings together health, agriculture, education, and social protection.
We explore:
• What “multisectoral” really means in practice
• Examples of integrated approaches that have worked in high-burden contexts
• The challenges of aligning priorities across different sectors
• How to involve communities, especially women and caregivers, in designing effective programs
• Why long-term, sustainable impact depends on collaboration beyond health alone
If you are curious about what it really takes to break the cycle of undernutrition and why cross-sector partnerships matter, this conversation is for you.
About Nutrition Every Day: A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing grounded, sharp insights on health and nutrition.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Alok Ranjan
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger India
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org
#NutritionEveryDay #Undernutrition #FoodSecurity #HealthSystems #SustainableNutrition #TheGoodSight #RiseAgainstHungerIndia #PowerOfNutrition
We often think of blindness as the result of disease or accident. But what if losing sight had nothing to do with either—and everything to do with a missing vitamin?
Vitamin A deficiency is one of the leading causes of preventable childhood blindness. Beyond vision loss, it weakens a child’s immune system, leaving them vulnerable to infections that can turn fatal. And yet, this crisis remains invisible, hidden in plain sight.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Radhika Batra, pediatrician and co-founder of Every Infant Matters, who has worked across India, Nigeria, and beyond to deliver life-saving nutrition in underserved communities. Through her efforts, lakhs of children have received Vitamin A and deworming support, while countless women have benefited from prenatal vitamins and awareness campaigns.
We explore:
• What Vitamin A really does inside the body
• How deficiency leads to blindness and weakened immunity
• Why Vitamin A is still missing from so many diets
• Everyday foods that provide this vital nutrient
• What every parent or caregiver should know about protecting their child’s health
If you care about children’s health, nutrition equity, or the power of low-cost interventions to save lives, this episode is for you.
About Nutrition Every Day: A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing grounded, sharp insights on health and nutrition.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Radhika Batra
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger India
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We often think of food as something that comes neatly packaged—off supermarket shelves or from diet charts. But not too long ago, food came from memory. From forest trails, backyard gardens, from what grandmothers foraged, dried, pickled, and preserved.
A handful of millets. A wild berry. Tubers after the rains.
They weren’t “organic” or “superfoods”—they were simply what nourished us.
Slowly, these foods vanished from our plates—replaced by polished rice, packaged snacks, and a growing distance from the land. What disappeared was not just nutrition, but also identity. Yet, in a world of climate change and rising malnutrition, these forgotten foods might just hold the answers for the future.
In this episode, we’re joined by Rohan Mukerjee, Programme Coordinator – Biodiversity Conservation at Keystone Foundation, an organization working since 1993 to strengthen food security, biodiversity, and community well-being, especially among tribal and indigenous populations.
We explore:
• What “forgotten foods” really mean—and why they disappeared
• How market-driven agriculture has altered traditional diets and nutrition
• Why millets, tubers, and wild greens are climate-resilient future foods
• How to shift the perception that these are “backward” foods
• And one dish you must try at least once in your life
If you care about food, climate, or community resilience—or are simply curious about what once grew in our backyards—this episode is for you.
About Nutrition Every Day: A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing grounded, sharp insights on health and nutrition.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Rohan Mukerjee
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger India
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