New Delhi, 15th November 2024: In a continued effort to provide holistic nutrition to children, Project Nand Ghar, through the Anil Agarwal Foundation, is celebrating Children’s Day with the second phase of its millet protein shake distribution program. Following the successful distribution in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand, the program has now expanded to include Punjab, Karnataka, and Goa. Over 52,500 millet shakes will reach approximately 12,500 children, reinforcing Nand Ghar’s mission to nurture a healthy, nourished future for every child.
This initiative reaffirms Nand Ghar’s commitment to ensuring essential nutrition for young children across Vedanta’s operational areas. By incorporating millets, known for their high nutritional value, Nand Ghar aims to provide children with the balanced nutrition necessary for growth and well-being.
Shashi Arora, CEO, Nand Ghar, remarked, “Children’s Day is an annual reminder of the bright future that we have promised to the children of our country. On this Children’s Day, we aim to support their health & happiness through the distribution of millet shake at Nand Ghars across various states.”
Through such initiatives, Nand Ghar continues to support government efforts toward a nourished and healthy India, providing not only nutritional supplements but also nutritious meals and take-home rations for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers in rural areas.
About Nand Ghar:
Nand Ghar, a flagship social impact project under the Anil Agarwal Foundation, is a model project working towards strengthening the Anganwadi ecosystem of the country. The 6500 Nand Ghars are the enabler of change and sustainable development with a presence in 14 states across India and currently impacting more than 2.6 lakh children and 1.95 lakh women. Set up in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), Nand Ghars are modernized ‘Anganwadis’ working to eradicate malnutrition among children, provide pre-primary education, primary healthcare, and empower rural women through skill training. Nand Ghars, the state-of-the-art Anganwadis, aim to transform the lives of 7 crore children and 2 crore women across the 13.7 lakh Anganwadis across the country.
For more information, visit: https://www.nandghar.org
About Anil Agarwal Foundation:
The Anil Agarwal Foundation is the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s community and social initiatives. The focus areas of the Foundation are Healthcare, Women and Child Development, Animal Welfare, and Sports. Anil Agarwal Foundation aims to empower communities, transform lives, and facilitate nation building through sustainable and inclusive growth.
For more information, visit: https://www.anilagarwalfoundation.org
(Disclaimer : All information has been provided by the Anil Aggarwal Foundation. CSRNews assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies.)
