A&T Gujarat Implementation Research Baseline Survey 2022: Panchayati Raj Institution Members

This dataset originates from the survey of PRI Members Survey, conducted as part of the baseline for the Alive & Thrive (A&T) impact evaluation study in Gujarat, India. The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of systems-strengthening interventions and local governance engagement in improving the quality and co-coverage of health and nutrition services, particularly during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. The baseline survey was conducted from March to May 2022 in three districts—Bharuch, Surat, and Mahesana—across 26 blocks. Thirteen blocks were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups, with one additional urban block from Surat. The survey was implemented by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in collaboration with the survey firm Network for Engineering and Economics Research and Management (NEERMAN). The PRI Members Survey collected information on local leaders’ involvement in nutrition and health initiatives, their awareness of service needs, and their interaction with beneficiary households. The survey included the following modules: Identification Demographic Information Training Exposure Awareness of Services for First 1,000-Day Households Interaction with Beneficiaries Knowledge of Maternal Nutrition and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Practices This dataset contributes to understanding the role of local governance in supporting multisectoral service delivery, as part of a broader effort to scale effective nutrition interventions through the A&T initiative.