Nand Ghar Expands Jharkhand Presence with 150 New Centres in Koderma

Jharkhand, March 24, 2026: Nand Ghar, Vedanta’s flagship social impact initiative focused on modernising anganwadis, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department in Koderma, Jharkhand, to establish 150 new Nand Ghar centres in the district.

The MoU was formalised in the presence of Union Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, and District Collector of Koderma, Shri Rituraj (IAS). The agreement aims to strengthen grassroots service delivery and improve access to essential services for rural communities.

With an existing network of 150 Nand Ghars in Bokaro district, this expansion will take the initiative’s presence in Jharkhand to 300 centres. The new facilities in Koderma are expected to function as modernised community hubs, offering integrated services including child nutrition, early childhood education, primary healthcare, and livelihood opportunities for women.

The initiative seeks to enhance the traditional anganwadi model by incorporating improved infrastructure, technology integration, and community participation to create a more effective and sustainable framework for rural development.

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.”

Shashi Arora, CEO, Nand Ghar, 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.”

The initiative reflects Vedanta’s continued focus on community development through scalable CSR interventions aimed at improving the quality of life in rural India.