Development Consortium (India)
Development Consortium (DC) is a dynamic, women-led, non-profit organisation committed to driving social change and creating a world where everyone has access to quality education, good health, and equal opportunities, and contributes to a sustainable environment.
DC's work spans four domains: youth empowerment, education and skills training, healthcare, gender equality and diversity and inclusivity, all of which are united by sustainable development goals.
In 2024-2025, the Eurofins Foundation is providing financial support to the Sampushti Project, a comprehensive nutrition initiative for children aged 5-10 years.
According to Global Hunger Index 2023, India has the highest proportion of wasted (underweight) children in the world, at 18.7%, reflecting acute undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Addressing these issues is crucial for ensuring the healthy growth and development of children in India. DC currently runs a comprehensive nutrition care initiative, Sampushti (derived from Sanskrit word meaning ‘wholesome’), to cater to the nutritional needs of children.
Almost all the nutrition initiatives in the region currently focus on two age groups: 6 months-5 years old and 10-19 years old. However, there is a gap in the efforts directed towards the nutritional needs of the children in the age group of 5-10, a time when quality nutrition is crucial for the body’s growth and development. DC aims to fill this gap with tailored nutrition and community-wide improvements. Benefits encompass education continuity, preventive healthcare, long-term health alleviation, and public health advancement
This project contributes to the following United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
