{"id":36269,"date":"2025-02-17T14:28:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T08:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rajasthanexpress.in\/index.php\/2025\/02\/17\/vedantas-aaf-inks-mou-to-upgrade-100-anganwadi-centres-in-odishas-rayagada\/"},"modified":"2025-02-17T14:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T08:58:09","slug":"vedantas-aaf-inks-mou-to-upgrade-100-anganwadi-centres-in-odishas-rayagada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rajasthanexpress.in\/index.php\/2025\/02\/17\/vedantas-aaf-inks-mou-to-upgrade-100-anganwadi-centres-in-odishas-rayagada\/","title":{"rendered":"Vedanta\u2019s AAF inks MoU to upgrade 100 Anganwadi centres in Odisha\u2019s Rayagada"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rayagada (Odisha) [India], February 17:<\/strong> <\/span>In its ambitious initiative to enhance early childhood care and education in Odisha\u2019s Rayagada district, the Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the district administration to transform 100 Anganwadi centres into state-of-the-art \u201cNand Ghars\u201d that could cater to the needs of women and child development.<\/p>\n

Prominent among others, the significant MoU-signing ceremony was graced by Ms. Parul Patawari, Collector and District Magistrate, Rayagada and Smt. Minati Deo, District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO).<\/p>\n

As part of this initiative, 15 Anganwadi centres in Kashipur block will be upgraded to \u201cNand Ghars\u201d in the first phase ensuring enhanced infrastructure support and services, while the remaining 85 centres will be upgraded across other blocks in different phases.<\/p>\n

Appreciating Vedanta\u2019s efforts, Rayagada DSWO Smt. Minati Deo remarked, \u201cWe welcome Vedanta\u2019s support in transforming Anganwadi centres in the district. The Nand Ghar initiative is not just creating learning centres, but also safe spaces that nurture the holistic well-being of children and women. This MoU marks a significant step toward our shared goal of community empowerment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emphasizing the company\u2019s commitment to grassroots development, Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer (CEO), Vedanta Aluminium, said, \u201cWe are dedicated to community development which is rooted in Vedanta\u2019s core values of creating a positive and lasting impact in and around the regions it operates.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cVedanta\u2019s flagship social impact project \u201cNand Ghar\u201d plays a crucial role in empowering women along with strengthening the foundation of early childhood education. We\u2019re proud to partner with the Rayagada district authorities to build a brighter future for the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Notably, \u201cNand Ghar\u201d is Vedanta\u2019s flagship community initiative launched in 2015 under the aegis of Anil Agarwal Foundation in collaboration with the Government of India\u2019s Ministry of Women & Child Development. It offers holistic services by providing pre-school readiness to children under 6 years of age, wholesome nutrition through nutritious meals and take-home rations for pregnant and lactating women, improved healthcare through ANM staff (auxiliary nurse\/midwives) and skill development through training programmes for women.<\/p>\n

At present, around 500 Nand Ghars are functional in Odisha impacting over 18,000 children and 5,000 women across eight districts by supporting comprehensive community welfare through solar lights, water purifiers, toilets, BALA paintings and nutrition gardens facilities.<\/p>\n

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