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About Nand Ghar

A Movement of Hope. A Future Reimagined.
Nand Ghar emerged from a simple yet profound belief that every child deserves a strong start, and every woman deserves a chance to thrive.
A nationwide movement that is transforming traditional Anganwadis into modern hubs for nutrition, digital early learning, and healthcare, and women empowerment. With nearly 9,000 Nand Ghars across 15 states currently, it aims to impact 7 crore children and 2 crore women across 14 lakh Anganwadis.
By empowering India's youngest minds and strongest hearts, Nand Ghar is shaping the nation's future. Support the movement. Donate to Nand Ghar.

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Mission & Vision

Nand Ghar stands with our nation's unwavering commitment to eradicate child malnutrition, ensure access to education and healthcare, and empower women through skill developments initiatives.

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.

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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.

Nand Ghar Verticals

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. Through activities such as provision of supplementary nutrition in the form of millet bars, millet chikkis, millet shakes, and millet biscuits to children, Nand Ghar is committed to combating malnutrition, fostering children's growth, and empowering them to achieve a brighter future. These 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 3-6 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, ECCE 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 0.8 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 immunization & vaccination programs. 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.

Glimpses of Nand Ghar

Stories of Transformation

Nand Ghar Journey

2015

24^th Jun

Presented a proof of concept to the then Women & Child Development Minister, Smt. Menaka Gandhi. The prototype Nand Ghar was built in Sonipat, Haryana

2015

21^st Sept

MoU signed with Ministry of Women & Child Development, GOI to develop 4000 Nand Ghars PAN India

2016

14^th Apr

Inaugration of the first Nand Ghar by the then Human Resource Development Minister, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Nagpur village, Varanasi

2023

19^th Apr

MoU signed with Varanasi Administration to develop 975 Nand Ghars in the district

Today

9000 Nand Ghars have been upgraded across 15 States in India

Nand Ghar Engagement

Yogi Adityanath

Former Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, visiting Nand Ghar in Varanasi

Bhupesh Baghel

Former Chief Minister Chhattisgarh, inaugurating Nand Ghar

Anandiben Patel

Governor, Uttar Pradesh, launching Millet Bar Program in Varanasi

Smriti Zubin Irani

Former Union Minister of Women and Child Development, inaugurating 1000th Nand Ghar in Amethi

Anurag Singh Thakur

Former Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Minister of Information and Broadcasting, inaugurating and handing over 25 Nand Ghars in Hamirpur

Pralhad Joshi

Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India, inaugurating a Nand Ghar in Dharwad, Karnataka

Diya Kumari

Deputy Chief Minister, Rajasthan visiting Nand Ghar in Jaipur

Thaawarchand Gehlot

Governor, Karnataka, inaugurating Nand Ghars in Ratlam

Amitabh Kant

Former CEO, Niti Aayog, visiting Nand Ghar in Varanasi

Narendra Modi

Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, visiting Nand Ghar model in Varanasi

Vishvaraj Singh Mewar

MLA, Nathdwara and Mahima Kumari Mewar, MP, Rajsamand, inaugurating 31 Nand Ghars in Rajsamand

Diya Kumari

Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, at the 25,000 Nand Ghar MoU signing ceremony

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 continues to support Nutrition by providing nutritious millet bars, millet chikkis, millet shakes, and millet biscuits to Children.

Your contribution towards the movement will further our mission to provide nutrition supplements to the children of Nand Ghar.

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