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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with Zilla Parishad, Gadchiroli, to transform 100 Anganwadis into Nand Ghars.
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Initiative to benefit 3,900 children and 1,700+ women with education, nutrition, and skills.
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Modernized centers to feature BaLA designs, e-learning, and amenities like water, sanitation.
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The project aligns with ICDS, Poshan 2.0, and the UN SDGs for education, hunger, and gender equality.
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Two-phase operation: mornings for kids’ education/nutrition, afternoons for women’s programs.
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Anganwadi workers, ASHAs, and ANMs to receive specialized training for sustainability.
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Builds on 8,300+ Nand Ghars across 15 states, including 25 in Thane, Maharashtra.
Gadchiroli, Maharashtra: The Anil Agarwal Foundation’s Nand Ghar initiative has partnered with the Zilla Parishad, Gadchiroli, to transform 100 Anganwadi centers into modern Nand Ghars, aiming to empower 3,900 children under the age of 6 and over 1,700 women and adolescent girls.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, underscoring the state’s commitment to inclusive rural development through public-private partnerships.
In collaboration with the Department of Women and Child Development, the project will provide early childhood education, nutritious meals, primary healthcare, and skill development. Modernized centers will feature vibrant BaLA (Building as Learning Aid) designs, LED TVs for e-learning, child-friendly furniture, and essential amenities such as safe drinking water, electricity, and sanitation. The initiative supports India’s ICDS, Poshan 2.0, and UN Sustainable Development Goals for quality education, zero hunger, and gender equality.
Chief Minister Fadnavis emphasized, “This aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ensuring every child is healthy and educated, and every woman is empowered. The transformation of 100 Anganwadis in Gadchiroli showcases the power of public-private partnerships, and we aim to expand this model across Maharashtra.”
Nand Ghars will operate in two phases: mornings for children’s education and nutrition, and afternoons for community programs, including health awareness, micro-enterprise workshops, and skill training for 600+ pregnant and lactating mothers and 1,100 adolescent girls. Anganwadi workers will be trained to deliver e-learning, while ASHAs and ANMs will enhance access to healthcare.
