About Nand Ghar
Nand Ghar was designed with a profound mission: to weave dreams and aspirations into the fabric of communities. It is a network of modern renovated Anganwadis that provide development opportunities through nutrition initiatives, digital early childhood education, healthcare services and women empowerment activities. It aims to transform the lives of 7 crore children and 2 crore women in India through 14 lakh Anganwadis in India.
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Mission & Vision
About the Founder
Chairman, Mr. Anil Agarwal
Anil Agarwal is the Founder and Chairman of Vedanta, one of the largest and diversified natural resources groups globally. Born in the state of Bihar in India, Anil Agarwal did not let his humble beginnings limit his achievements. At the age of 19, he left his small town for Mumbai, India's commercial capital, with only a tiffin box, bedding, and dreams in his eyes. He wished to start his own company but could barely make ends meet. For the next 10 years, he tried his luck with nine different businesses but all of them failed. However, he did not give up. He founded the Vedanta Group in 1976 and has over 45 years of entrepreneurial & business experience.
A committed philanthropist, he believes that businesses must give back to society and help them prosper. He has pledged 75% of his wealth for social impact. He has signed The Giving Pledge, a movement of global philanthropists who have committed to give away the majority of their wealth to causes related to social impact. Anil Agarwal is committed to promoting the well-being of the communities with a particular focus on women and child development. His dream project, Nand Ghar, is developing model anganwadis across India that are focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development.
Our Work
Infrastructure
The Nand Ghars are modernized Anganwadis built
with
cutting-edge technology. Designed to be child friendly,
they offer round-the-clock electricity powered by solar
& grid connection, access to clean drinking water
through water purifiers. Additionally, they are equipped
with LED televisions, tablets, smart kits, adding
dimension (AD) boards, attractive furniture and swings
for children.
Services
The Nand Ghar project is designed to elevate and enrich
the Anganwadi experience for children, women, and the
entire community. With nutrition initiatives,
education
facilitated by televisions and tabs, health
interventions through telemedicine and MHV and women
empowerment activities, Nand Ghars have become an
indispensable resource for the local communities.
Nutrition
Malnutrition in India persists with 35% of children
under 5 being stunted, 17% wasted, and 33% underweight,
while nearly 50% of women of reproductive age suffer
from anaemia. Nand Ghar aims to address these through
varied initiatives. It initiated a project aimed at
providing close to 72 lac multi-millet Nutri bars
to
Nand Ghar children daily aged 3 to 6 years. These
bars
have played a pivotal role in eradicating malnutrition
and boosting attendance at Nand Ghars. Additionally,
Nand Ghar is also supporting the government in
facilitating hot-cooked meals and fortified dry ration
to beneficiaries to ensure 100% access to good
nutrition.
Education
In India, approximately 87% of children aged 3-5 are
enrolled in pre-primary education, but only 63% of
anganwadis meet infrastructure standards, and less than
50% of early childhood educators are formally trained.
Nand Ghar's aim is to enhance pre-primary education
through interactive learning methods. Utilizing
Building
as Learning Aid (BaLA) designs and pre-loaded content
on
TV and smart kits, as well as tablets. The Nand
Ghar
didis are provided capacity-building sessions
through
experts and are trained in enhanced education programs
to deliver to the best of their ability and make
children 100% school ready.
Healthcare
In India, rural areas have approximately 0.7 doctors per
1,000 people, over 50% of Primary Health Centers are
understaffed, and maternal and infant mortality rates
are higher compared to urban areas. Nand Ghar ensures
that all children receive the required healthcare
through regular vaccination programs and also
extends
health services right at the doorstep through Mobile
Health Vans and Telemedicine. By conducting
regular
health camps and offering access to digital
healthcare,
communities gain access to specialized care from the
best doctors available across the country.
Women empowerment
In India, approximately 25% of rural women are employed
in non-agricultural sectors, 67% of rural women are
enrolled in self-help groups, and only 48% of rural
women have access to microfinance, while issues like
lower literacy rates and limited decision-making power
persist. The Nand Ghars are utilised effectively in the
second half to engage women beneficiaries,
facilitating
skill training and scheme linkage activities,
while also
providing access to income generating avenues
such as
job work, placements, market linkage, etc. With
an aim
to generate livelihood and ensure financial independence
for women, Nand Ghar is providing ample women
empowerment opportunities.
Nand Ghar Journey
Nand Ghar Engagement
Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh
Bhupesh Baghel
Former Chief Minister,
Chhatisgarh
Anandiben Patel
Governor, Uttar Pradesh
Smriti Zubin Irani
Former Union Minister of Women and Child Development
and
Minister of Minority Affairs of India
Anurag Singh Thakur
Former Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and
Minister of
Information and Broadcasting
Pralhad Joshi
Minister of New and Renewable Energy Govt of India
Thaawarchand Gehlot
Governor, Karnataka
Mamta Bhupesh
Former Cabinet Minister- Women & Child Welfare,
Child
Rights, Planning
Varun Gandhi
Former Member of Parliament,
Pilibhit
Usha Sharma
Former Chief Secretary of
Rajasthan
Amitabh Kant
Former CEO, Niti Aayog
Narendra Modi
Hon'ble Prime Minister of
India
About the Movement
Agar Bachpan Se Poocha Khana Khaya Toh Desh Ka Kal Banaya
Nand Ghar has initiated a heartfelt movement that encourages the importance of holistic health & nutrition for children, driven by a deep desire to nurture and unleash their untapped potential.
With unwavering dedication, the movement seeks to ignite not just conversations, but tangible actions nationwide. Through the lens of wholesome nutrition for their overall development, quality education, access to healthcare and opportunities for women empowerment, this movement acts as a beacon of hope. It is not only transforming the Anganwadi ecosystem but also enriching the quality of life for children and women.
Our mission is to reduce malnutrition, improve health standards, and enhance school readiness of the children in the villages where we develop Nand Ghars.
Anil Agarwal Foundation has already provided 72 lakh millet based nutri-bars to 50,000 children.
Your contribution towards the movement will further our mission to provide nutrition supplements to the children of Nand Ghar.
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