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{{Short description|Indian not-for-profit organization}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox organization
| formation = 2015
| headquarters = [[New Delhi]]
| website = {{URL|nandghar.org.in}}
| name = Nand Ghar
| image_alt = Nandghar
| caption = Nandghar
| image = Nandghar05.jpg
| logo =
| founder =
| founding_location =
| type = [[Nonprofit organization]]
| purpose =
| owner =
| key_people = [[Anil Agarwal (industrialist)|Anil Agarwal]] (Founder and Chairman, Vedanta Resources Limited)<br>Priya Agarwal Hebbar (Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Limited and Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Limited)<br> Shashi Arora (CEO, Nand Ghar)
| parent_organization = Anil Agarwal Foundation
| former_name =
| location = [[India]]
}}

[[Nand Ghar]] is the flagship project of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Vedanta Group.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-06-20 |title=UP government & Vedanta join forces to wipe out malnourishment |url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/business/up-government-vedanta-join-forces-to-wipe-out-malnourishment-482813 |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=www.millenniumpost.in |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Nand Ghar To Combat Malnourishment Among 3k Children {{!}} Varanasi News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/nand-ghar-to-combat-malnourishment-among-3k-children/articleshow/92349785.cms |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=The Times of India |date=21 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-04 |title=CSR: Union Minister Anurag Thakur Inaugurated Vedanta's 2500th Nand Ghar At Hamirpur |url=https://indiacsr.in/csr-union-minister-anurag-thakur-inaugurated-vedantas-2500th-nand-ghar-at-hamirpur/ |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=India CSR |language=en-US}}</ref> The project provides infrastructure facilities along with early childhood education, healthcare, nutrition, and skill development for women with the goal of empowering 7 [[crore]] children and 2 crore women over 13.7 lakh [[Anganwadi]] centers in India.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2022-01-14 |title=Vedanta Chairman's dream project Nand Ghar achieves a significant milestone, the 3000 Mark! |url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/vedanta-chairmans-dream-project-nand-ghar-achieves-a-significant-milestone-the-3000-mark/ |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=India Education |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Dilipkumar |first=Bhavya |title=Union minister Smriti Irani launches Vedanta's Telemedicine Program |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/union-minister-smriti-irani-launches-vedantas-telemedicine-program/articleshow/81513865.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2021-11-25}}</ref> Under its Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), the [[Ministry of Women and Child Development]] and Vedanta are working together on the Nand Ghar project. In April 2016, the first Nand Ghar was founded in [[Varanasi]]'s Nagepur district.
<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |title=Anil Agarwal Foundation Ensure Education For Children During Pandemic |url=http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/Anil-Agarwal-Foundation-Ensure-Education-For-Children-During-Pandemic-/16-11-2021-412022 |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=BW Education |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":32">{{Cite web |title=Corporate hand in Uttar Pradesh anganwadi upgrade |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/corporate-hand-in-uttar-pradesh-anganwadi-upgrade/cid/1801881 |access-date=2021-11-25 |website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> As of 2025, about 10,000 centres of Nand Ghar are operating in 16 states.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vedanta’s Nand Ghar Crosses 10,000 Centres Across 16 States, Expands Impact on Women and Children |url=https://thecsruniverse.com/articles/vedanta-s-nand-ghar-crosses-10-000-centres-across-16-states-expands-impact-on-women-and-children |work=The CSR Universe |language=en}}</ref>

== History ==
Commencing on October 2, 1975, the [[Integrated Child Development Services]] (ICDS) Scheme is one of the largest community-based programs globally.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-26 |title=UNICEF India - Media centre - The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) |url=http://www.unicef.org/india/media_2640.htm |access-date=2024-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626213241/http://www.unicef.org/india/media_2640.htm |archive-date=26 June 2012 }}</ref> The ICDS provides services to adolescent girls, expectant and nursing mothers, and children up to the age of six.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dilipkumar |first=Bhavya |title=Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal to set up 500 Nand Ghars in Uttar Pradesh |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/vedanta-chairman-anil-agarwal-to-set-up-500-nand-ghars-in-uttar-pradesh/articleshow/79725473.cms |access-date=2021-11-25}}</ref> Its goals are to provide the groundwork for the comprehensive, psychological, physical, and social development of children aged 0 to 6 as well as to improve their nutritional and health condition. Through nutrition and health education, it seeks to improve the mother's ability to provide for her child's fundamental medical and nutritional needs.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Project Nand Ghar: Anil Agarwal Foundation Partners With Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Improve Nutrition in India {{!}} India.com |url=https://www.india.com/business/project-nand-ghar-anil-agarwal-foundation-partners-with-bill-melinda-gates-to-improve-nutrition-in-india-4260793/ |access-date=2021-11-25 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Nandghar: Bolstering health and nutrition of future generations |url=https://humana-india.org/news/nandghar-bolstering-health-and-nutrition-of-future-generations/ |website=humana-india |date=12 July 2021}}</ref>

== Partnership==
In order to renovate Nand Ghars in 11 Indian states, Vedanta and the Ministry of Women and Child Development inked an agreement in 2015 after the Nand Ghar model was successfully demonstrated.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Corporate hand in Uttar Pradesh anganwadi upgrade |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/corporate-hand-in-uttar-pradesh-anganwadi-upgrade/cid/1801881 |access-date=2021-11-25 |website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> Vedanta has inked further Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with state governments to expand Nand Ghars into other regions within the alliance. In order to assist in the renovation of 500 Nand Ghars in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation also partnered with Nand Ghar.<ref name=":62">{{Cite news |date=2020-10-31 |title=50 'Nand Ghars' dedicated in Dharwad district |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/50-nand-ghars-dedicated-in-dharwad-district/article32994248.ece |access-date=2022-09-28 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In February 2022, Anil Agarwal Foundation and the Government of Rajasthan inked an MoU to build 25,000 Nand Ghars across the state.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren inaugurates 50 Nand Ghars in Bokaro |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jharkhand-cm-hemant-soren-inaugurates-50-nand-ghars-in-bokaro |access-date=2021-11-25 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> The Foundation then went on to sign many more with the Varanasi Administration in order to initiate a millet bar nutrition campaign and build Nand Ghars across the district.<ref name=":152">{{Cite web |date=2022-01-14 |title=Vedanta Chairman's dream project Nand Ghar achieves a significant milestone, the 3000 Mark! |url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/vedanta-chairmans-dream-project-nand-ghar-achieves-a-significant-milestone-the-3000-mark/ |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=India Education |language=en-US}}</ref> Nand Ghar has also launched the Global Volunteering Program, which welcomes both local and foreign volunteers.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=OdAdmin |date=2020-09-08 |title=Vedanta's Nand Ghar to collaborate with Govt. to promote 'Kuposhan mukt Bharat' which aims to fight malnutrition in children |url=https://orissadiary.com/vedantas-nand-ghar-to-collaborate-with-govt-to-promote-kuposhan-mukt-bharat-which-aims-to-fight-malnutrition-in-children/ |access-date=2021-11-25 |website=Odisha News {{!}} Odisha Breaking News {{!}} Latest Odisha News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-01-14 |title=Nand Ghar project achieves a significant milestone, the 3000 Mark! |url=https://indiacsr.in/nand-ghar-project-achieves-a-significant-milestone-the-3000-mark/ |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=India CSR |language=en-US}}</ref> This program is the result of an agreement that Nand Ghar and Aii Group inked on 22 July 2022.
Additionally, it has partnered with organisations like Tata Consulting Engineers, [[KPMG]], [[Sesame Workshop]] India, etc. to support the implementation of its programs across its operational areas.<ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Dilipkumar |first=Bhavya |title=Union minister Smriti Irani launches Vedanta's Telemedicine Program |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/union-minister-smriti-irani-launches-vedantas-telemedicine-program/articleshow/81513865.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2021-11-25}}</ref>

==Presence and scale==
here are currently 12,000 operational Nand Ghar centres in 17 states.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-03 |title=Vedanta Nand Ghar leads with ISO Certification in Odisha |url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/vedanta-nand-ghar-leads-with-iso-certification-in-odisha/ |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=India Education {{!}} Latest Education News {{!}} Global Educational News {{!}} Recent Educational News |language=en-US}}</ref>. Now Vedanta has crossed the 10,000 Nand Ghar centres in 16 states as per 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=वेदांता का नंद घर - 16 राज्यों में 10,000 केंद्रों की ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि |url=https://indiacsr.in/vedanta-nand-ghar-10000-centres-16-states-historic-achievement/ |date=14 November 2025}}</ref>
Recently in Telangana, Hyderabada the Nand Ghar initiative was officially launched by Honourable Union Minister of Coal and Mines, [[G. Kishan Reddy|G Kishan Reddy]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Hyderabad: G. Kishan Reddy Launches Nand Ghar Initiative in Hyderabad |url=https://www.telugutimes.net/en/politics/telangana/hyderabad-union-minister-g-kishan-reddy-launches-nand-ghar-initiative-to-drive-grassroots-transformation-in-hyderabad-342254.html |work=English site |date=31 March 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

== Activities during Covid pandemic ==
In 2021, Nand Ghar launched a telemedicine model inaugurated by Smriti Zubin Irani, connecting rural communities with MBBS doctors and specialists, supported by mobile health vans for basic tests and medicines. During COVID-19, it enabled learning via WhatsApp and IVRS, reaching over 55,000 children, with content adopted across 62,000 anganwadis in Rajasthan.<ref name=":16">{{Cite news |last=Dilipkumar |first=Bhavya |title=Union minister Smriti Irani launches Vedanta's Telemedicine Program |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/union-minister-smriti-irani-launches-vedantas-telemedicine-program/articleshow/81513865.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2021-11-25}}</ref><ref name=":16" />
Nand Ghars were also used as vaccination centers and COVID care facilities, while supporting oxygen plants and mobilizing women to stitch 1.5 lakh masks for community protection.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-24 |title=Vedanta's Nand Ghar project rolls out digital e-learning modules for children in villages of Odisha, UP and Rajasthan |url=https://orissadiary.com/vedantas-nand-ghar-project-rolls-out-digital-e-learning-modules-for-children-in-villages-of-odisha-up-and-rajasthan/ |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=Odisha Diary |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Anil Agarwal Foundation Ensure Education For Children During Pandemic |url=http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/Anil-Agarwal-Foundation-Ensure-Education-For-Children-During-Pandemic-/16-11-2021-412022 |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=BW Education |language=en}}</ref> With these initiatives, Nand Ghar provided e-learning content to more than 55,000 children in rural areas. Nand Ghar’s e-content was adopted by the 62,000 Anganwadis in Rajasthan.<ref name=":122">{{Cite web |last=Imchen |first=Atula |date=2021-11-11 |title=Vedanta - Transforming Rural India Through Nand Ghar |url=https://www.csrmandate.org/vedanta-transforming-rural-india-through-nand-ghar/ |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=CSR Mandate |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Run For Zero Hunger Campaign==
The Run For Zero Hunger Campaign conducted annually under the Anil Agarwal Foundation, is a nationwide movement aimed at ensuring zero hunger with its association through the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. For every kilometre run by a participant, it pledged to nourish a child at Nand Ghar and 7 million meals were raised over two years. Vedanta has also partnered with major events like the [[Delhi Half Marathon]] for its Run for zero hunger campaign.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-16 |title=5 million meals for children through #RunForZeroHunger |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/zero-hunger-each-km-run-meant-food-for-5-mn-kids/articleshow/104460649.cms |access-date=2024-10-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2025, this marathon was flagged off by Delhi CM [[Rekha Gupta]] and was won by Alex Matata of Kenya.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ganesan |first1=Uthra |title=Matata, Lilian stamp Kenyan authority at Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/athletics/matata-lilian-stamp-kenyan-authority-at-vedanta-delhi-half-marathon/article70154980.ece#google_vignette |work=The Hindu |date=12 October 2025 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Khaana Khaaya Kya Movement==
KhaanaKhaayaKya Movement
‘Agar Bachpan Se Poocha Khaana Khaaya, Toh Desh Ka Kal Banaya’ is a part of the larger Nand Ghar movement aimed at achieving zero hunger and strengthening the Anganwadi ecosystem in India. The movement invites public participation through donation, volunteering and partnerships.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Afaq |first=S |title=Manoj Bajpayee joins Nand Ghar's Agar Bachpan Se Poocha Khaana Khaaya, Toh Desh Ka Kal Banaya movement |url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/advertising/manoj-bajpayee-joins-nand-ghars-agar-bachpan-se-poocha-khaana-khaaya-toh-desh-ka-kal-banaya-movement |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=www.afaqs.com |language=hi}}</ref>

== Awards and recognition ==

Project Nand Ghar won a gold at the CSR Health Impact Awards 2020 organized by the Integrated Health and Wellbeing council to support the communities to combat the pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-23 |title=Vedanta Nand Ghar recognised for impact in community |url=https://indiacsr.in/vedanta-nand-ghar-recognised-for-impact-in-community/ |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=India CSR |language=en-US}}</ref>
Nand Ghar was awarded the CSR Project of the Year Award at the India CSR Summit 2021.
It was also awarded the CSR Shining Star Award in the area of child development in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vedanta bags 4 Gold at CSR Health Impact Awards 2020 |url=https://www.impacthealth.in/lead-details.php?path=press_release_archive/2020/August/Vedanta-bags-4-Gold-at-CSR-Health-Impact-Awards-2020.php&typ=pr&pg=207 |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=impacthealth.in |language=en}}</ref>
[[Government of Rajasthan|Rajasthan Government]] recognised it as the Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort under the 'Indira Mahila Shakti Protsahan Evam Samman Yojana'.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |date=2021-04-01 |title=Vedanta Nandghar declared as a best CSR initiative by Rajasthan Govt. |url=https://indiacsr.in/vedanta-nandghar-declared-as-a-best-csr-initiative-by-rajasthan-govt/ |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=India CSR |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2022 Nand Ghar was awarded SABERA Award in Innovative Development Sector Project.<ref>{{cite web |title=SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION – SABERA |url=https://www.sabera.co/sustainable-innovation/}}</ref>

==Verticals of Nand Ghar==
* Education: Nand Ghar's aim is to enhance pre-primary education through interactive learning methods by utilizing Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) designs and pre-loaded content on TV and smart kits, as well as tablets. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-01 |title=Transforming Lives: Priya Agarwal Hebbar on Nand Ghar's Social Impact |url=https://indiacsr.in/transforming-lives-priya-agarwal-hebbar-on-nand-ghars-social-impact/ |access-date=2024-11-05 |language=en-US}}</ref>the programme delivers a structured Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) curriculum through a blended learning approach that combines digital content with activity-based Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs).

* Health: Nand Ghar facilitates government vaccination programs for children and also extends health services through Mobile Health Vans and Telemedicine.
* Nutrition: Nand Ghar initiated a project that provided 72 lac multi-millet nutri bars (endorsed by ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, India) to Nand Ghar and other Anganwadi children, aged 3 to 6 years on a daily basis in the [[Varanasi district]]. Additionally, Nand Ghar is also supporting the government in facilitating hot-cooked meals and fortified dry ration to beneficiaries.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-02 |title=What Manoj Bajpayee said on his hunger pangs as he joins Vedanta's Nand Ghar initiative |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/anil-agarwal-welcomes-manoj-bajpayee-in-nand-ghar-initiative-427951-2024-05-02 |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref>
* Women empowerment: Nand Ghars are utilized in the second half of the day 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-01 |title=Transforming Lives: Priya Agarwal Hebbar on Nand Ghar's Social Impact |url=https://indiacsr.in/transforming-lives-priya-agarwal-hebbar-on-nand-ghars-social-impact/ |access-date=2024-11-05 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== References ==

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[[Category:Government schemes in India]]
[[Category:Child care]]
[[Category:Ministry of Women and Children Affairs]]
[[Category:Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation people]]

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