Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Vedanta's Nand Ghar initiative surpasses 10,000 centers in India
Imagine special community centers in villages across India called Nand Ghars.
These places are like upgraded preschools and help centers for young children and mothers.
They have fun classrooms, use technology, and make sure kids get healthy food and learn new things.
They also help women learn new skills so they can earn money and become more independent.
Over 10,000 of these centers are now open in 16 different states.
This means many more children are getting a good start in life, and many women are getting support.
The people who started this want to help even more children and women in the future.
They are working with the government to make these villages stronger and happier places.
Vedanta's Nand Ghar initiative has reached a milestone of over 10,000 centers across 16 Indian states.
The program aims to modernize Anganwadi centers, providing children with early education, nutrition, and healthcare.
Nand Ghars are equipped with smart classrooms, digital learning tools, and child-friendly facilities.
The initiative also focuses on women's empowerment through skill development, enabling them to earn income.
Vedanta plans to expand the Nand Ghar network significantly, with a goal of 25,000 centers in Rajasthan alone.
- Who
- Anil Agarwal Foundation (Vedanta Group)
- What
- The Nand Ghar initiative has surpassed 10,000 centers across 16 states in India.
- When
- November 14
- Where
- Across 16 states in India
- Why
- To modernize rural Anganwadi centers and empower women and children through improved nutrition, early education, healthcare, and skill development.
Current Impact
Future Goals
Reach
Current Impact
Nand Ghar has surpassed 10,000 centers across 16 states, reaching over 4 lakh children and 3 lakh women daily.
Future Goals
The initiative aims to establish 25,000 Nand Ghars in Rajasthan over the next two years and ultimately impact 7 crore children and 2 crore women across India.
Community Transformation
Current Impact
Nand Ghars are transforming traditional Anganwadis into modern, technology-enabled hubs providing nutrition, early education, healthcare, and skill development.
Future Goals
The organization seeks to create a replicable model for integrated community development that bridges last-mile gaps and amplifies government efforts.
- Initiative Name
- Nand Ghar
- Parent Organization
- Anil Agarwal Foundation (Vedanta Group)
- Centers Reached
- 10,000+
- States Covered
- 16
- Daily Beneficiaries
- Over 4 lakh children and 3 lakh women
- Services Provided
- Nutrition, early education, healthcare, skill development, technology-enabled learning