RFP - Third Party Midline Study 

Project: Targeted Multipronged Approach for Health Systems Strengthening and Community Engagement for improved Maternal, Adolescent, Child Health and Nutrition 

Organization: Institute for Global Development (IGD) 

Location: Bhadrachalam and Burgamphad mandals of Bhadradri Kothegudem district, Telangana

About the OrganizationInstitute for Global Development (IGD) is a company Registered under Section 25 of Companies Registration Act 1956 of Republic of India and was incorporated in 2008. At IGD we focus on encouraging preventive health, balanced nutrition and child developmental practices in underprivileged communities. To achieve this, we adopt a holistic approach, by embracing, educating and empowering mothers and children in their social environment. 

Project background- Reproductive, Maternal, New born, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) conditions in India still do not yield a desired/meaningful result. Pregnancy, infancy and adolescence are the most important phases of life, as these require extra care on health, nutrition and life skills issues for better maternal and child health outcomes. Lack of investment in these areas might lead to an increase in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), less institutional deliveries, high domestic and sexual violence and its subsequent adverse effects in the rural settings. Good health is essential for sustainable development and the agenda reflects the complexity and interconnectedness of the two. It takes into account widening economic and social inequalities, rapid urbanization, threats to the climate and environment, the continuing burden of non-communicable diseases and recent challenges such as pandemic COVID 19. Health and wellbeing are central in the achievement of the national and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The initial 1000 days of a child’s life is critical to its health and nutrition well-being as it is the period of rapid brain growth. It is also during this time that a child is most likely to slip into health ailments and malnourishment. In such a scenario, it is critical to develop a multi-pronged strategy that strengthens the system’s led approach in managing community health in the state to enhance the overall status of health among mother and children. With this aim, iGD partnered with ITC Ltd. to strengthen mother and child health and nutrition related service delivery at different levels from districts to villages in Bhadrachalam and Burgampahad mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana and Kalimela & Podia block of Malkangiri district of Odisha. In three years the targeted indicators have improved, facilitated for strengthening RMNCH+A Government program implementation with FLW, CBO, CSO, PRI, Paramedics and OLM. Project have been appreciated by Collector and DMHO of Bhadradri Kothagudem district also Collector and CDM&PHO of Malkangiri district. 

About the Project IGD with the support of ITC implementing the project in two states developmental blocks/mandals Bhadrachalam and Burgampahad mandals of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana along with Kalimela and Podia blocks of Malkangiri district of Odisha. It promotes to strengthen the community health and good nutrition and feeding practices. It aims to improve health and nutrition at key life stages, adolescence to the caregivers through various approaches like: -

• Exclusive breast-feeding complimentary feeding: Adopting peer leader approach to promote Breastfeeding, complementary feeding and institutional delivery. Targeted approach to stakeholders for their behavior change in Breast Feeding & Complementary
• Prevention of Child Marriage/Early Marriage: By doing Issue based awareness sessions in schools (Age 15-19 years), SBCC dissemination and campaign mode in align with Government program.
• To improve community responsiveness towards the uptake of Reproductive, Maternal, New- born Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) and nutrition services by adolescents and young women.
• To facilitate Govt department to improve service delivery for adolescent and women of reproductive age group through a collaborative approach between Health Department, ICDS (Social Welfare Department in the project area).
• To strengthen the network, capacity building, advocacy and assess the effectiveness of the proposed intervention for further scale-up.
•  Developing 10 Model Anganwadi with 5 in each district of project intervention. The Model Anganwadi centers will serve as a model for other Anganwadi Centers, demonstrating best practices in service delivery, community engagement, and nutrition promotion. We will do capacity building of AWW, Supervisor and CDPO. Ensure minimal or no malnourished U5 and anemic child, Pregnant women registered with ANC, institutional delivery and PNC care under Model Anganwadi. Establishment of nutrition garden as per Health department guideline.

Submission and Contact Information

Applications should be sent to jobs@igdindia.org by 15 October 2025, with the subject line: “Midline Study – RMNCH+A & Nutrition”. 

Terms and Conditions

• IGD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning reasons. This RFP does not constitute a contract; no legal obligation will arise until a formal agreement is signed.
• IGD may request clarifications, revisions, or additional documentation during the review process.
• Only shortlisted agencies will be contacted.
• The top three shortlisted agencies may be invited for in-person presentations, if required.

Note: Please see the Indicators List which will be tapped in the Midline study 

For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFP attached below.

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