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Nutrition International, in collaboration with the World Health Organization- Country Office for #India, Resolve To Save Lives, and the Iodine Global Network, recently hosted a consultative meeting in #NewDelhi. This gathering brought together policymakers, subject matter experts, and practitioners to tackle the dual challenge of reducing salt intake while ensuring adequate iodine nutrition for India's population. Prominent participants included Dr. Shikha Vardhan, Assistant Director General, National Program for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, Government of India and Dr. Alka Rao, Advisor (Regulations, Science & Standards) at the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The consultation underscored the need for comprehensive data collection systems to accurately monitor sodium and iodine intake across diverse population groups and emphasized the importance of coordinated policy development, where government agencies, health organizations, academic institutions, and industry collaborate closely to align regulatory frameworks and synchronize efforts. The recommendations will form part of a national-level policy paper being developed by Nutrition International along with our partner organizations. #PublicHealth #SaltReduction #IodineNutrition #India #Nutrition