New Delhi, 13th October, 2025. In a significant step towards promoting holistic nutrition for children, Vedanta’s flagship social impact initiative, Nand Ghar, in collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Foundation for Nutrition, is set to distribute 1,00,000 units of Shishu Sanjeevani, a fortified nutrition supplement for children aged 3 to 6 years, across 7 states during POSHAN Maah 2025.
Shishu Sanjeevani, developed by NDDB, is a nutrient-dense, ready-to-eat supplement (in halwa form) created specifically for children aged 3 to 6 years. Each 40g serving is a tasty, protein-rich supplement that provides around 200 kcal of energy and fulfils nearly one-sixth of a child’s daily nutrient needs. Made from Bengal gram, ghee, milk solids, soy, groundnut, and sesame, and enriched with essential vitamins and minerals this supplement is fortified as per ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) guidelines to support healthy growth and development of children.
With a network of over 9,400 modernised anganwadis across 15 states, Nand Ghar is transforming the lives of women and children through nutrition, education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment. This year also marks 50 years of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), India’s pioneering child welfare programme, making this initiative even more significant as it reinforces the collective mission to ensure every child receives a healthy start in life.
At the heart of its nutrition efforts, Nand Ghar adopts a threefold approach, providing fortified supplements and direct nutrition support, empowering families through awareness and counselling, and leveraging technology and partnerships to deliver innovative, sustainable food solutions for children’s well-being. Reaching around 3.6 lakh children every day across the country, Nand Ghar integrates traditional nutrition with modern interventions, not only addressing immediate dietary needs but laying the foundation for a robust and sustainable nutrition ecosystem. This initiative exemplifies a national movement towards a Viksit Bharat, where every child has the opportunity to thrive, thereby contributing to a healthier, more resilient India.
