International Life Sciences Institute - India
ILSI-India is a branch of International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) with headquarters in Washington DC.ILSI-India provides scientific inputs and secretariat assistance to the South Asian Region, which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. ILSI-India activities primarily focus on local and regional issues and involve leading national and international experts in the deliberations. ILSI-India has taken the lead in the region in focusing attention and devoting resources on critical areas in food and water safety, nutrition, risk assessment, harmonization of food regulations, improvement in the health profile of malnourished children and women and agriculture sustainability including biotechnology. Special attention has been given to the importance of complementary foods and food fortification.Pioneering Work of ILSI-India for further information.ILSI-India works closely with government, industry, research institutions, academia and international organizations. Please download ILSI-India Partners in Activities (PDF). The management of ILSI-India is with Board of Trustees with members drawn from industry, academia and research organizations. Country Committees have been established in South Asian Region for management of country programs. Click here for ILSI-India Board of Trustees and Country Committees.