In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots development and community empowerment, Nand Ghar, Vedanta’s flagship social impact initiative focused on transforming anganwadis into modern centres of excellence, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the WCD Department in Koderma, Jharkhand. The MoU was formalized in the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, and District Collector, Koderma, Shri Rituraj (IAS).

The agreement marks a strong collaborative commitment to enhancing the well-being of rural communities in the district. With an existing presence of 150 Nand Ghars in Bokaro district, this partnership further strengthens Nand Ghar’s footprint in Jharkhand, marking a significant expansion into Koderma.

Under this partnership, 150 Nand Ghars will be developed across Koderma, serving as modernized centres dedicated to holistic rural development. These Nand Ghars will provide improved access to nutritious meals for children, early childhood education, primary healthcare services, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for women.

Speaking on the occasion, District Collector, Shri Rituraj (IAS), stated, “This partnership marks a significant step towards strengthening grassroots service delivery in Koderma through impactful CSR initiatives. The development of 150 Nand Ghars by Vedanta will enhance access to quality nutrition, early childhood education, healthcare, and women-centric livelihood opportunities, ensuring holistic community development across the district.”

Adding to this, Shashi Arora, CEO, Nand Ghar, expressed his gratitude and said, “We are honoured to collaborate with the WCD Department in our shared mission to empower women and nurture healthier, brighter futures for children. Guided by our Chairman’s vision of ensuring every child thrives and every woman is empowered, the expansion of Nand Ghars will bring essential nutrition, learning, healthcare, and livelihood support closer to communities. Together, we are laying the foundation for stronger and more resilient rural communities.”

This initiative aims to strengthen the existing anganwadi ecosystem by integrating technology, infrastructure, and community participation, thereby creating a sustainable model for rural transformation.

About Nand Ghar:

Nand Ghar, a flagship project under the Anil Agarwal Foundation, is modernizing India’s Anganwadi ecosystem to empower women and children. With over 12,000 centres across 17 states, Nand Ghars provide integrated services in nutrition, early childhood education, healthcare, and women empowerment through skill development. Currently reaching over 4 lakh children and 3 lakh women, the project aims to impact 8 crore children and 2 crore women across the country’s 14 lakh Anganwadis. For more information, visit: 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 child health & nutrition, child education, women empowerment, animal welfare projects, and sports promotion. Anil Agarwal Foundation aims to empower communities, transform lives, and facilitate nation building through sustainable and inclusive growth. For more information, visit: https://www.vedantalimited.com/eng/social_impact_csr.php