Reimagining Food Security and Nutrition through evidence: Toward Inclusive, Efficient, and Resilient Food Systems
Panel Discussion | Online
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Organized by:
World Food Programme
About the Event
This panel will explore how monitoring and evaluation (M&E) has informed and transformed the implementation of food security programs in India. Drawing on evidence from state-level innovations and evaluations, it will examine how data-driven decisions and adaptive strategies have improved food distribution systems, reduced exclusion errors, and enhanced the resilience of vulnerable communities. By connecting evaluation findings to policy shifts and on-the-ground outcomes, this panel will demonstrate how thoughtful evaluation can help build better programs for the most vulnerable.
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Paramjyoti Chattopadhyay | Unit Head, RAM and Evaluations, World Food Program | With 19+ yrs in development, he specialises in evidence-based policy, M&E and program design. His work spans poverty, food security, agriculture, and nutrition across India & Africa, with prior roles at DMEO, NITI Aayog, and Deloitte, leading key assignments for government & international agencies. |
| Mr Kultar Singh | CEO, Sambodhi Research and Communications Pvt. Ltd. | With experience spanning over 20 years as CEO of Sambodhi & Co-founder of Nimbli, he has dedicated his journey to making data & technology accessible, understandable, and impactful for everyone. He has actively supported & expanded quality research, data use, AI, and analytics throughout South Asia. |
| Dr. Puneet Khanduja | Associate Partner and Lead - Health & Nutrition, Microsave Consulting | Public health expert with 13+ years of international experience working with governments, academic institutions, international funding agencies & community-based organizations across Asia & Africa. Expertise in project management, program design, digital health & governance, M&E & capacity building. |
| Mr. Sudhanshu Pandey | Ex-Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India | A retired Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1987 batch from the Jammu and Kashmir cadre. Served as the Union Secretary in DFPD, looking after important matters related to the PDS. He was appointed as the first State Election Commissioner (SEC) of the Union Territory of Ladakh. |