My name is Kusum Jatav. I am 30 years old and live in Ratnapur village District Bhopal. I have been associated with Solidaridad for a long time and initially participated in their online nutrition sessions. As a mother of two daughters, I always wanted to ensure they had a healthy childhood.

When my younger daughter was two years old, she was underweighted, she was only 8.2 kg at the age of 02 years and I was very worried. During a home visit, Radha, a Nutrition Worker from Good Farming- Good Food, noticed my concern and counselled me about balanced nutrition. She encouraged me to include soy in my daughter’s meals to improve her health. I took her advice seriously and started making changes to my child’s diet.

A few months later, when my daughter was about two and a half years old, Radha visited again. This time, she provided a diet chart and vegetable seeds, explaining how to maintain a proper feeding schedule and healthy eating habits. I followed the schedule strictly, ensuring my daughter ate nutritious meals on time. Slowly, I started seeing positive changes—her weight improved, and she became healthier. She has gained 2.5 kg weight.

On another visit, Radha confirmed my daughter's progress. I felt an immense sense of relief and happiness knowing she had reached a normal weight. Looking back, I realize how important timely guidance and proper nutrition are for a child's health. My journey has not only changed my daughter’s life but also inspired other mothers in my community to focus on nutrition.