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Nand
Ghars are Transforming the lives of over 4 lakh children and 3 lakh women
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Sets Sights on 25,000 total Nand Ghars in Rajasthan
itself in the next two years
National: The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF),
the social impact arm of the Vedanta Group, India’s leading energy transition metals,
oil & gas, critical minerals, power, and technology conglomerate announced a landmark moment in India’s social
impact journey. Nand Ghar, Vedanta’s
flagship social impact initiative, has surpassed the 10,000 centers milestone across 16 states, transforming
the lives of over four lakh children and three lakh women every day, nationwide.
Nand
Ghar is redefining India’s Anganwadi ecosystem by modernising rural centres and
empowering women and children through improved nutrition, early education,
healthcare, and skill development. Aligned with the Government of India’s
Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), which marks 50 years this year, the
initiative represents a significant leap in transforming traditional Anganwadis
into modern, technology-enabled hubs delivering measurable impact at the
grassroots.
Each Nand Ghar is a model
of transformation equipped with smart classrooms,
digital learning tools, BaLA (Building as Learning Aid) designs, reliable
electricity, safe drinking water, hygienic sanitation, and child-friendly
furniture, creating safe, inclusive and inspiring spaces for
children aged 3–6 years. Beyond early learning, Nand Ghars serve as vibrant community
hubs where nutrition programs for children, health check-ups,
immunisation drives, and women’s skilling initiatives converge to foster
healthier and more resilient villages.
Launched under the vision of Vedanta’s Chairman, Mr.
Anil Agarwal, Nand Ghar initiative has evolved into a
nationwide movement. Speaking on this milestone, Mr.
Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta Group, said, "When we started the Nand Ghar journey, the
dream was simple - to ensure every child gets the right nutrition
and early education and every woman has the opportunity to stand on
her own feet. As we cross the10,000 Nand Ghars milestone across 16 states,
that dream is being translated to reality. Each Nand Ghar is a symbol of
empowerment, education, and aspiration. This milestone has been possible
only because of the unwavering partnership and support of the Government of
India, state governments and local communities. My heartfelt gratitude to
everyone who believes in this vision. We are fully committed to
transforming the lives of 8 crore children and 2 crore women across
India. I would like more and more people from all walks of life to join us
on this mission."
From
the deserts of Rajasthan to the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Nand Ghar has
transformed traditional Anganwadis into vital nodes of local development.
Children receive hot-cooked meals and nutrition supplements, with over 80 lakh
supplements distributed, along with digital learning modules in regional
languages that ensure strong preschool foundations. Regular health screenings
and awareness drives have strengthened maternal and child health, impacting
more than 90 lakh community members. Vocational training across priority trades
is enabling thousands of women to earn up to ₹10,000 per month, fostering
lasting economic independence and social dignity.
To deepen impact at scale, Nand Ghar has carried
out large-scale infrastructure upgrades so that every centre is digitally
enabled and sustainably powered. These upgrades have helped Nand Ghar emerge as
a replicable model for integrated community development,
bridging last-mile gaps and amplifying government efforts in child welfare and
women’s empowerment.
Sunita Devi,
a Nand Ghar Didi from Rajasthan, shared, “Before Nand Ghar, our Anganwadi
was just a small room. Today, it is the pride of our village! Children love
coming here, and mothers trust us more than ever. With smart TVs, clean
facilities and nutritious meals, our Nand Ghar has become a place of learning
and joy.”
Rekha,
a mother from Odisha, added, “Nand Ghar has changed how our village looks at
women. I learned new skills, started earning, and now teach others too. When
women grow, the whole community grows and that’s what Nand Ghar has brought to
our lives.”
Children’s Day celebrations were even more
special this year as they marked the completion of 10,000 Nand Ghars. Across
multiple states, centres came alive with art, storytelling, and community
activities that united children, mothers, and local leaders in a joyful
celebration.
With a growing presence in Rajasthan,
Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
and other states, Nand Ghar is expanding its footprint across India’s rural
heartland. The next ambitious goal is to establish 25,000 Nand
Ghars in Rajasthan over the next two years, touching two
million lives and setting a new benchmark for public–private
collaboration in community transformation.