Nand Ghar

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Nand Ghar
Nandghar
Nandghar
Formation2015
TypeNonprofit organization
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Location
Key people
Anil Agarwal (Founder and Chairman, Vedanta Resources Limited)
Priya Agarwal Hebbar (Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Limited and Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Limited)
Shashi Arora (CEO, Nand Ghar)
Parent organization
Anil Agarwal Foundation
Websitenandghar.org.in

Nand Ghar is the flagship project of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Vedanta Group.[1][2][3] 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.[4][5] 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. [6][7] As of 2025, about 10,000 centres of Nand Ghar are operating in 16 states.[8]

History[edit | edit source]

Commencing on October 2, 1975, the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is one of the largest community-based programs globally.[9] The ICDS provides services to adolescent girls, expectant and nursing mothers, and children up to the age of six.[10] 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.[11][12]

Partnership[edit | edit source]

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.[13] 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.[14] In February 2022, Anil Agarwal Foundation and the Government of Rajasthan inked an MoU to build 25,000 Nand Ghars across the state.[15] 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.[16] Nand Ghar has also launched the Global Volunteering Program, which welcomes both local and foreign volunteers.[17][18] 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.[19]

Presence and scale[edit | edit source]

here are currently 12,000 operational Nand Ghar centres in 17 states.[20]. Now Vedanta has crossed the 10,000 Nand Ghar centres in 16 states as per 2025.[21] Recently in Telangana, Hyderabada the Nand Ghar initiative was officially launched by Honourable Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy.[22]

Activities during Covid pandemic[edit | edit source]

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.[23][23] 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.[24][25] 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.[26]

Run For Zero Hunger Campaign[edit | edit source]

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.[27] In 2025, this marathon was flagged off by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and was won by Alex Matata of Kenya.[28]

Khaana Khaaya Kya Movement[edit | edit source]

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.[29]

Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]

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.[30] 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.[31] Rajasthan Government recognised it as the Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort under the 'Indira Mahila Shakti Protsahan Evam Samman Yojana'.[32] In 2022 Nand Ghar was awarded SABERA Award in Innovative Development Sector Project.[33]

Verticals of Nand Ghar[edit | edit source]

  • 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. [34]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.[35]
  • 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.[36]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "UP government & Vedanta join forces to wipe out malnourishment". www.millenniumpost.in. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  2. ↑ "Nand Ghar To Combat Malnourishment Among 3k Children | Varanasi News - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  3. ↑ "CSR: Union Minister Anurag Thakur Inaugurated Vedanta's 2500th Nand Ghar At Hamirpur". India CSR. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  4. ↑ "Vedanta Chairman's dream project Nand Ghar achieves a significant milestone, the 3000 Mark!". India Education. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  5. ↑ Dilipkumar, Bhavya. "Union minister Smriti Irani launches Vedanta's Telemedicine Program". The Economic Times. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Anil Agarwal Foundation Ensure Education For Children During Pandemic". BW Education. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  7. ↑ "Corporate hand in Uttar Pradesh anganwadi upgrade". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  8. ↑ "Vedanta's Nand Ghar Crosses 10,000 Centres Across 16 States, Expands Impact on Women and Children". The CSR Universe.
  9. ↑ "UNICEF India - Media centre - The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)". 26 June 2012. Archived from the original on 26 June 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  10. ↑ Dilipkumar, Bhavya. "Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal to set up 500 Nand Ghars in Uttar Pradesh". The Economic Times. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  11. ↑ "Project Nand Ghar: Anil Agarwal Foundation Partners With Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Improve Nutrition in India | India.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  12. ↑ "Nandghar: Bolstering health and nutrition of future generations". humana-india. 12 July 2021.
  13. ↑ "Corporate hand in Uttar Pradesh anganwadi upgrade". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  14. ↑ "50 'Nand Ghars' dedicated in Dharwad district". The Hindu. 31 October 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  15. ↑ "Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren inaugurates 50 Nand Ghars in Bokaro". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  16. ↑ "Vedanta Chairman's dream project Nand Ghar achieves a significant milestone, the 3000 Mark!". India Education. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  17. ↑ OdAdmin (8 September 2020). "Vedanta's Nand Ghar to collaborate with Govt. to promote 'Kuposhan mukt Bharat' which aims to fight malnutrition in children". Odisha News | Odisha Breaking News | Latest Odisha News. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  18. ↑ "Nand Ghar project achieves a significant milestone, the 3000 Mark!". India CSR. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  19. ↑ Dilipkumar, Bhavya. "Union minister Smriti Irani launches Vedanta's Telemedicine Program". The Economic Times. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  20. ↑ "Vedanta Nand Ghar leads with ISO Certification in Odisha". India Education | Latest Education News | Global Educational News | Recent Educational News. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  21. ↑ "वेदांता का नंद घर - 16 राज्यों में 10,000 केंद्रों की ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि". 14 November 2025.
  22. ↑ "Hyderabad: G. Kishan Reddy Launches Nand Ghar Initiative in Hyderabad". English site. 31 March 2026.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Dilipkumar, Bhavya. "Union minister Smriti Irani launches Vedanta's Telemedicine Program". The Economic Times. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  24. ↑ "Vedanta's Nand Ghar project rolls out digital e-learning modules for children in villages of Odisha, UP and Rajasthan". Odisha Diary. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  25. ↑ "Anil Agarwal Foundation Ensure Education For Children During Pandemic". BW Education. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  26. ↑ Imchen, Atula (11 November 2021). "Vedanta - Transforming Rural India Through Nand Ghar". CSR Mandate. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  27. ↑ "5 million meals for children through #RunForZeroHunger". The Times of India. 16 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  28. ↑ Ganesan, Uthra (12 October 2025). "Matata, Lilian stamp Kenyan authority at Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon". The Hindu.
  29. ↑ Afaq, S. "Manoj Bajpayee joins Nand Ghar's Agar Bachpan Se Poocha Khaana Khaaya, Toh Desh Ka Kal Banaya movement". www.afaqs.com (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  30. ↑ "Vedanta Nand Ghar recognised for impact in community". India CSR. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  31. ↑ "Vedanta bags 4 Gold at CSR Health Impact Awards 2020". impacthealth.in. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  32. ↑ "Vedanta Nandghar declared as a best CSR initiative by Rajasthan Govt". India CSR. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  33. ↑ "SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION – SABERA".
  34. ↑ "Transforming Lives: Priya Agarwal Hebbar on Nand Ghar's Social Impact". 1 June 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  35. ↑ "What Manoj Bajpayee said on his hunger pangs as he joins Vedanta's Nand Ghar initiative". Business Today. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  36. ↑ "Transforming Lives: Priya Agarwal Hebbar on Nand Ghar's Social Impact". 1 June 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
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