What does it take to turn nutrition knowledge into everyday practice? As part of our #WhatShapesHerPlate series this Poshan Maah, we are bringing together perspectives from stakeholders working to improve maternal and child nutrition. In this video, Dr. Pankaj Lalit (I.A.S.), Director, Directorate of Women and Child Development, Himachal Pradesh, reflects on an important dimension of the conversation: knowledge alone does not always translate into behaviour change. The choices women make are shaped by the people, practices and circumstances around them. This is central to how we think about Cash Plus at IPE Global, combining financial support with evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change approaches to help women and families translate resources and knowledge into better nutrition and care practices. IPE Global is proud to work with the Department of Women and Child Development, Himachal Pradesh, to address maternal and child nutrition challenges through a Cash Plus approach. This Poshan Maah, we continue to explore what shapes her plate - and how we can help women make better nutrition choices for themselves and their children. whatshapesherplate.in #WhatShapesHerPlate #PoshanMaah2026 #MaternalNutrition #MaternalAndChildNutrition #WomenAndNutrition #Nutrition #SocialAndBehaviourChange @WCD_Himachal | @ashwajitipe | @namita1011 | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @h_sikka | @Abinash0294 | @shalendars | @AKumar2509

IPE Global at Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s Business Opportunities Fair 2026 We are pleased to share that SHALENDER SHARMA, Senior Director and Head - Education and Skills Development at IPE Global, represented us at the ADB Business Opportunities Fair 2026, held at ADB Headquarters in Manila. Shalender joined a panel discussion on “Winning and Implementing ADB-Financed Projects”. The discussion focused on practical experience in identifying ADB opportunities, building competitive teams, preparing strong proposals, and effectively implementing ADB-financed assignments. Drawing on IPE Global’s experience across development programmes, Shalender shared perspectives on what it takes to translate strong project design into effective implementation and sustainable outcomes. It was a pleasure to exchange ideas and perspectives with our colleagues at ADB and fellow consulting firms. Such collaboration and shared learning strengthen our collective efforts to advance effective, inclusive, and sustainable development. At IPE Global, we remain committed to bringing global expertise and strong implementation experience to strengthen systems, build capacities and deliver lasting impact. #IPEGlobal #ADB #ADBBusinessOpportunitiesFair2026 #Consulting #PanelDiscussion #Educationand #SkillsDevelopment #ADBBO2026 #InternationalDevelopment @ashwajitipe | @shalendars | @Abinash0294 | @h_sikka | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @raghwesh | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @namita1011 | @AKumar2509

In a new article, IPE Global colleagues Aamir Siddiqui, Ashita Munjral and Namita Wadhwa examine an important, yet often overlooked, component of maternal nutrition and pregnancy health: gestational weight gain (GWG). Evidence points to its role in influencing birth outcomes and longer-term health for both women and children. But gestational weight gain is shaped by more than individual dietary or lifestyle choices. Food security, access to health services, family and social support, and the quality of counselling and nutrition support available during pregnancy can all influence outcomes. Evidence from India points to the value of integrated approaches that bring these dimensions together. In Rajasthan, IPE Global’s Cash Plus approach combined financial support with Social and Behaviour Change Communication, community engagement, counselling and regular pregnancy weight monitoring. Programme evidence indicates improvements in gestational weight gain, dietary practices and birth outcomes. These insights are explored in ‘Beyond the Weighing Scale: Strengthening Gestational Weight Gain through Evidence and Action’, featured in the September 2026 issue of Yojana. The article examines the evidence on gestational weight gain and considers how monitoring, counselling, nutrition support and behaviour change can be better integrated into maternal health services. #MaternalNutrition #GestationalWeightGain #GWG #WhatShapesHerPlate #CashPlus #MaternalAndChildNutrition #AnganwadiWorker #SocialAndBehaviourChange #Nutrition #BehaviourChange #SBC #CashTransfer #SBCC #PoshanMaah2026 @ashwajitipe | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @raghwesh | @namita1011 | @h_sikka | @Abinash0294 | @shalendars | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @YojanaJournal | @DPD_India

Locally Led. Globally Connected. Hear MK Padma Kumar, COO, IPE Global, passionately share his vision for IPE Africa - empowering local communities, strengthening institutions and driving innovative solutions that transform lives. Building on decades of work across the continent, IPE Africa is entering an exciting new phase - one that puts local leadership, partnerships and Africa’s priorities at the heart of what comes next. Explore our work across the continent at ipeafrica.com @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @h_sikka | @Abinash0294 | @namita1011 | @raghwesh | @AKumar2509 | @shalendars

A woman’s nutrition is influenced by a range of factors, from what she knows and can afford to the choices available to her, and the systems and services that shape her access to resources, information and support. As part of our #WhatShapesHerPlate campaign, we are bringing together perspectives from diverse stakeholders, drawing on their experience and expertise to explore the factors that shape women’s nutrition. In this video, Raghwesh Ranjan, Senior Director, Social and Economic Empowerment, IPE Global, looks at the role of systems and services in shaping what reaches her plate. He highlights why it matters that benefits, information and support reach women at the right time and in ways that respond to their needs, particularly during the first 1,000 days, from pregnancy through a child’s first two years, a critical window for growth and development. This is central to our Cash Plus approach, which brings together financial support with information, services and frontline support to help women access what they need for better nutrition and care. whatshapesherplate.in/ #WhatShapesHerPlate #CashPlus #MaternalAndChildNutrition #AnganwadiWorker #SocialAndBehaviourChange #Nutrition #BehaviourChange #SBC #CashTransfer #SBCC #PoshanMaah2026 @ashwajitipe | @namita1011 | @raghwesh | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @h_sikka

One Vision. One shared ambition. Contributing to shaping an inclusive, resilient and sustainable Africa through ideas grounded in evidence, strong partnerships and solutions that work on the ground, the IPE Africa website is now LIVE! Turning ideas into action and action into impact. Visit ipeafrica.com #AfricaRising #IPEAfrica #IPEGlobal #DevelopmentImpact #AfricaDevelopment #PeoplePlanetProsperity @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @h_sikka | @Abinash0294 | @namita1011 | @raghwesh | @AKumar2509 | @shalendars

𝗜𝗣𝗘 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘! A new chapter. A new digital hub. A shared vision for a stronger Africa. Explore our work, partnerships and impact - and discover how local insight, global expertise and collaboration are shaping what’s next. Across six priority areas, we’re bringing ideas, expertise and partnerships together to help build a more inclusive, resilient and prosperous Africa. Explore now: ipeafrica.com #AfricaRising #IPEAfrica #IPEGlobal #ImpactForAfrica #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaDevelopment @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @h_sikka | @Abinash0294 | @namita1011 | @raghwesh | @AKumar2509

What shapes her plate? It is rarely just one thing. A woman’s nutrition is shaped not only by the resources available to her or the choices she makes, but also by the people, norms and systems around her. Who decides what is bought and cooked? What foods are considered appropriate during pregnancy? Does she have access to a variety of foods locally? Does she receive the support she needs from her family and caregivers? These everyday realities influence what ultimately reaches her plate and, in turn, her nutrition and her child's. In the latest video in our “What Shapes Her Plate?” series, Namita Wadhwa, Director, Social and Economic Empowerment, IPE Global, reflects on why improving maternal nutrition calls for more than individual action. It calls for families, communities, frontline workers and systems to play their part. Because to change her plate, we have to change what shapes it. Explore the factors that shape her plate and evidence-based SBCC strategies to address them: whatshapesherplate.in #WhatShapesHerPlate #MaternalNutrition #Nutrition #SBCC #CashPlus #PoshanMaah2026 #WomenAndChildren #SBC #SocialAndBehaviourChange #BehaviourChange @ashwajitipe | @h_sikka | @shalendars | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @raghwesh | @ShilpiJain_2016

Mr Amit Gupta, Associate Vice President (Cities, Infrastructure, & Growth), participated in 'Innovation Day 2026' hosted by Bentley Systems in New Delhi on 17 September 2026. The conference brought together industry leaders, infrastructure designers, and technology experts to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of digital infrastructure in the water and transportation sectors. The future of infrastructure will depend on how intelligently we plan, design, operate and manage what we build. The convergence of AI, digital twins, geospatial technologies, cloud-based collaboration, reality modelling, and connected data environments is creating new opportunities to transform infrastructure delivery from conventional, project-centric approaches towards integrated, data-driven, and lifecycle-oriented asset management. The discussions at Innovation Day 2026 reinforced that technology is no longer merely an enabler of infrastructure - it is increasingly integral to how we envision, deliver, and manage resilient and sustainable cities. #Infrastructure #Engineering #AI #Digital #SustainableCities #ResilientCities #SmartCities #Urban #DigitalTwins #Geospatial #Data #AssetManagement #Water #Wastewater @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @raghwesh | @AKumar2509 | @h_sikka | @Abinash0294 | @shalendars

#Congratulations! Himanshu Sikka, Chief Strategy and Diversification Officer, Director - SAMRIDH IMPACT Solutions and Lead - HNWASH, IPE Global Limited, wins the 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 award at the BW Sustainability World 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. A humbling recognition of the meaningful work and commitment towards advancing sustainability and creating a lasting impact. #IPEGlobal #BWSustainableWorldAwards #SustainabilityLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #Leadership #Impact #BusinessWorld @h_sikka | @ashwajitipe | @raghwesh | @Abinash0294 | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @AKumar2509 | @shalendars | @namita1011

What shapes her plate? Sometimes, it starts with a conversation. For a pregnant or lactating woman, the right information and support can make a difference to the nutrition choices she is able to make. And often, the person closest to her in that journey is an Anganwadi Worker. Through home visits, counselling and conversations with women and their families, Anganwadi Workers can help women understand the importance of good nutrition, address their questions and concerns, and encourage families to support healthier food and care practices for mothers and children. This is an important part of our Cash Plus approach, where cash support is complemented by evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change approaches. By strengthening the ability of frontline workers to communicate, counsel and engage with women and families, we help translate resources and information into better nutrition, health and care. Anganwadi Workers are an important part of the collective effort to improve nutrition and care for mothers and children. Explore the factors that shape her plate, and evidence-based SBCC strategies to address them: whatshapesherplate.in #WhatShapesHerPlate #CashPlus #MaternalAndChildNutrition #AnganwadiWorker #SocialAndBehaviourChange #Nutrition #BehaviourChange #SBC #CashTransfer #SBCC #PoshanMaah2026 @ashwajitipe | @namita1011 | @raghwesh | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @h_sikka | @Abinash0294 | @MKPadmaKumar1

Mr. Santosh Patil, Vice President and Team Leader (Head) AMRUT 2.0 PDMC Karnataka, IPE Global participated in a special session on ‘One Water, One City, One Future: Reimagining Urban Water for Viksit Bharat 2047’ at IFAT India 2026, Mumbai, along with officials from the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWS&DB), our esteemed client. Participation in IFAT India 2026 provided a valuable platform for exchanging knowledge and views with sector thought leaders and industry captains. The team also interacted with several vendors and technology providers, gaining valuable insights into emerging technologies and innovative solutions for urban water and wastewater management. These interactions have strengthened our partnerships and our commitment to delivering sustainable and resilient urban infrastructure. #IFATIndia2026 #WaterSupply #WastewaterManagement #WasteManagement #EnvironmentalEngineering #Sustainability #Innovation #UrbanInfrastructure #AMRUT2.0 @ashwajitipe | @AKumar2509 | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @shalendars | @h_sikka | @raghwesh | @namita1011 | @Abinash0294

As we continue exploring #WhatShapesHerPlate, our video series brings together perspectives from various stakeholders, each approaching the question through their own experience and expertise. In the second video, we look beyond what a woman knows to what actually reaches her plate. For many women, the challenge may not be a lack of knowledge. They may already know why dietary variety matters, which foods are nutritious, and what is important for keeping themselves and their baby healthy. But knowledge does not always translate into everyday practice. Simerneet Bajwa, SBC Lead at IPE Global, highlights practice as an important part of what shapes her plate, and how household dynamics, affordability, availability, and social norms can influence how knowledge translates into what is cooked, served, and eaten. This is where Social and Behaviour Change, alongside cash support, can help strengthen women’s ability to make informed choices and put them into practice. So, what do you think shapes her plate? Is it practice? Knowledge? Cash? Agency? Social norms? Household support? Or something else? We would love to hear your perspective. Tell us in the comments. whatshapesherplate.in/ #WhatShapesHerPlate #CashPlus #MaternalAndChildNutrition #AnganwadiWorker #SocialAndBehaviourChange #Nutrition #BehaviourChange #SBC #CashTransfer #SBCC #PoshanMaah2026 @ashwajitipe | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @raghwesh | @namita1011 | @h_sikka | @ShilpiJain_2016