Empowering Communities Through Nutrition & Public Health Innovation

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Dr. Poonam Khanna is a nationally recognized public health nutritionist, researcher, and educator with over 20 years of experience. She leads impactful research and community-based interventions across India, particularly in nutrition education, non-communicable disease prevention, and food safety initiatives.

Leading the Millets Movement

“Dr. Khanna is at the forefront of India’s push to mainstream millets as a tool for biodiversity, sustainability, and better health”

  • Youth Parliament on Millets
  • Suposhan 2.0 Millet Recipe Book
  • National Millet Workshops at AIIMS, Chitkara, and HP IAPSM

Recent Awards & Honors

Dr. Poonam Khanna’s pioneering work in nutrition science and public health has earned her multiple national accolades. From winning prestigious research awards to being recognized by government bodies like FSSAI and ICAR, her achievements reflect both academic excellence and impactful community service.

Best Scientist Award

IIMR-ICAR (2022)

1st Prize in Oral Presentation

GIST Conference, 2023

Felicitated by FSSAI

"Eat Right Chandigarh"

Invited Expert

DST-SHRI Millet Grant Evaluations

how we work

How Our Nutrition Impact Works

Identify the Need

We begin by assessing key public health nutrition challenges—from child malnutrition to chronic disease prevention—to identify community needs and research gaps.

Design the Intervention

Tailored programs are developed using scientific evidence, technology (like the Suposhan app), and collaborative models focused on measurable impact.

Implement & Train

Projects are rolled out through capacity-building workshops, field training, and community engagement—empowering health workers, mothers, and students alike.

Measure & Scale

Each intervention is evaluated for outcomes. Successful models are refined, documented, and scaled through partnerships with academic institutions and government agencies.

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