Press Statement
Delhi, India, June 26, 2015
Mr. Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta, tweeted: 'Thank you @MinistryWCD.
#NandGhar to revolutionize childcare & women empowerment in rural India &
#allevatepoverty'
Vedanta's modern Anganwadi; Nandghar was inaugurated on 24 June 2015, by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, SMT Maneka Sanjay Gandhi and Mr. Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta. The Nand Ghar, a first of its kind PPP model, in partnership with the government has potential to be a movement for a holistic approach towards child care and women empowerment.
Vedanta's first Nand Ghar offers an integrated education for children in the age group of 0
- 6 years, while providing nutrition and hygienic sanitation facilities. Safe drinking water, mobile health vans, nutritious meals, toilets and awareness on practices that promote a healthy atmosphere for mother and child are some of the many facilities of this modern Anganwadi, as the social incubators of educating children and eradicating malnutrition are the most effective way to mobilize the upliftment of communities on a national scale.
The other benefits, is the infrastructure of Nand Ghar, which is designed to be fire resistant, damp resistant and earthquake resistant. The prefab structure has the convenience to be built in in less than one and half month. Clean energy for a TV and other appliances is obtained from solar power panels that ensure the availability of electricity always.
As independent research organizations have highlighted time and again; that the more a country empowers its women, the more economically and socially prosperous it becomes, Vedanta has incoporated facilities to empower women through skill development. Mr.
Agarwal believes that vocationally skilled women will broaden India's base of economic
development.
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Today India looks poised to grow at over 7.5%. While, it is a robust rate, Mr. Anil Agarwal is confident that it can achieve double-digit growth. Our billion plus population houses over 600 million women. 50% of its total population is between the age of 0-25, which makes India one of the youngest nations globally. Such demographic wealth is unmatched. But it can only be tapped when women are empowered.
Mr. Agarwal is thankful to the unwavering support of the Honorable Union Minister for Woman and Child Development, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, to be given an opportunity to build 4,000 Nand Ghars, thereby bringing to life the Prime Minister's vision of a resurgent India. This will ensure that more and more parts of rural India get the opportunity to become an integral part of the mainstream economy and ride this spirit of new found confidence. Mr. Agarwal believes that it is just the first step. Many more such 'firsts' will follow, which will strengthen India's democracy and its resurgent economy in the years to come.
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About Vedanta Limited (Formerly Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd.)
Vedanta Limited (Vedanta Ltd) is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily involves exploring and processing minerals and oil & gas. The Company produces oil & gas, zinc, lead,
silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and commercial power and has a presence across India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, Liberia and Sri Lanka.
Vedanta Ltd, formerly Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd., is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc,
a London-listed company. Sustainable Development is at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. Vedanta Ltd is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Vedanta Limited (Formerly known as Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd.)
DLF Atria, Jacaranda Marg, DLF City - Phase-2, Gurgaon - 122002, Haryana, India
T +91 124 4593000 | Website: www.vedantalimited.com
Registered Office: Sesa Ghor, 20 EDC Complex, Patto, Panaji (Goa) - 403 001
CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044