Tribal status is strongly related to poor nutritional outcomes. The combination of being from a tribal and high out-migration area like Pratapgarh and Udaipur in South Rajasthan, potentially adds to the vulnerabilities faced by families, further compromising the nutrition and growth of their children. Amid the emerging health complexities, tribal societies remain one of the most vulnerable segments of the population. Tribal women bear the greatest brunt of poor nutrition indicators due to inherent gender bias.
M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.
He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.
