Table of Contents
ABSTRACT ;
Table of Contents ;
Abbreviations ;
Tables ;
Figures ;
Acknowledgements ;
Introduction ;
1.1 Literature Review ;
1.2 Objectives ;
1.3 Concept of Convergence ;
1.3.1 Degrees of Convergence ;
1.3.2 Convergence in Policy Processes ;
1.3.3. Operational Definitions ;
1.4 Methodology ;
1.4.1 Research Design ;
1.4.2 Research Sources ;
1.4.3 Primary Data Collection ;
1.4.4 Sampling ;
1.5 Study Location ;
1.6 Chapter Scheme ;
2. Convergence in Context of Existing Policies and Outcomes ;
2.1 Conceptualisation of Convergence in Policy Documents ;
2.1.1 National Nutrition Policy (1993) ;
2.1.2 National Health Policy ;
2.1.3 National Plan of Action for Children ;
2.1.4 National Nutrition Mission (Guidelines, 2018) ;
2.2 Analysing Outcomes of Convergent Roles;
2.2.1 Family Planning and Contraceptive Usage ;
2.2.2 Counselling PW&LM ;
2.2.3 Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Care ;
2.2.4 Nutrition and Immunization ;
2.3 Chapter Conclusions ;
3. Assessing Structural Convergence in ICDS and NRHM ;
3.1 Convergence envisioned in ICDS and NRHM ;
3.1.1 ICDS ;
3.1.2 NRHM ;
3.2 Status of Convergence between ICDS and NRHM ;
3.3 Chapter Conclusions ;
4. Worm’s Eye View of Factors Impeding Convergence on Ground ;
4.1 Isolation in Operations ;
4.1.2 Felt Lack of Support ;
4.1.2 Difference in Modes of Payment ;
4.1.3 Perception of Competition ;
4.1.4 Incompetency and Unwillingness to Work ;
4.2 Aggravating Issues within Systems ;
4.2.1 Overburdening ;
4.2.2 Inadequate Remuneration ;
4.2.3 Unsatisfactory Institutional Support ;
4.3 Community Perceptions;
4.4 Chapter Conclusions ;
5. Conclusion ;
5.1 Summary of Findings ;
5.2 Recommendations ;
Appendices ;
Appendix-1 – Questions put to Officials* ;
Appendix-2 – Questions put to ASHAs and AWWs in Araon, Firozabad ;
Appendix-3 – Questions put to AWWs in Satrikh, Barabanki ;
Appendix-4 – Questions put to ASHAs in Satrikh, Barabanki ;
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