NITI Aayog and UNICEF India Sign Statement of Intent to Strengthen Nutrition and Health Outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Blocks

• Statement of Intent (SoI) signed between NITI Aayog and UNICEF India on 5 March 2026 to strengthen maternal and child nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks.
• Not a binding treaty but a non-financial cooperation framework — leverages UNICEF's technical expertise with NITI Aayog's flagship area-based development programmes.
• Relevant for UPSC under GS-II (governance, health, vulnerable sections, international institutions) and GS-III (inclusive development).