Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates Nand Ghars, Championing Grassroots Transformation Nationwide

HYDERABAD:
Marking a significant milestone, G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Government of India, inaugurated Nand Ghars in Hyderabad, Telangana formally ushering the initiative into the community with 36 centers in Hyderabad district. Nand Ghar, Vedanta’s flagship social impact initiative, is transforming India’s anganwadi ecosystem by creating modern, tech-enabled centers that deliver integrated services including nutrition, early childhood care and education, primary healthcare, and women empowerment.

With this expansion, Nand Ghar significantly deepens its footprint in southern India, further consolidating its presence across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and now Telangana, strengthening its commitment to driving holistic community development across the region. It is a major step forward for strengthening the anganwadi ecosystem in Telangana and underscores Vedanta’s commitment to scalable, high-impact social development.

G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, shared in a post on X and wrote, “Inspected the Anganwadi Centre in Bhaghavanthapuram, Sanathnagar, and reviewed its overall functioning, including service delivery in early childhood care, nutrition, and maternal health. Distributed stationery kits and interacted with the children and staff. Highlighted the need to further strengthen grassroots support systems for holistic child development.”

Through these Nand Ghars, the initiative is set to positively impact nearly 3,000 children and women in the district, providing access to quality nutrition, education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities. During his visit, the Hon’ble Minister engaged warmly with children, mothers, and sevikas, witnessing firsthand the impact of the initiative. He distributed school essentials such as bags and bottles, along with nutritious millet bars, reaffirming Nand Ghar’s commitment to ensuring Poshan through supplementary nutrition interventions and ensuring healthier futures for children.

Adding to this, Shashi Arora, CEO, Nand Ghar who was present at the inauguration, stated, “We are honoured to have the Hon’ble Minister inaugurate and witness the impact of Nand Ghars firsthand. Guided by our Chairman’s vision of transforming rural communities through scalable and sustainable models of development, our endeavour is to create an ecosystem where every child receives the right start in life and every woman is empowered with opportunities to thrive. With continued support and partnerships, we aim to scale this model further and deepen our impact across communities.”

As Nand Ghar continues to expand its footprint, now spanning over 12,700 Nand Ghars, this milestone reflects the power of collective action, where government support, community participation, and institutional commitment come together to drive meaningful change.

Looking ahead, the initiative remains firmly anchored in its vision to impact 14 lakh anganwadis across India and transform the lives of 8 crore children and 2 crore women. With a strong focus on scale, sustainability, and partnerships, Nand Ghar is poised to accelerate its journey, building resilient communities and shaping a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive and every woman is empowered to lead change.