Panaji, Vedanta – Sesa Goa Iron Ore has partnered with Directorate of Women & Child Development, Government of Goa to construct two modern Anganwadis – ‘Nandghar’, a Vedanta initiative to skill and develop the woman and children of the society. The foundation stone for the ‘Nandghar’ at Deulwada-Mandrem in Pernem Taluka was laid by Mr. Ramesh Shet Mandrekar, Ex-Deputy Sarpanch - Village Panchayat in the distinguished presence of Ms. Vijaya Verenkar, Child and Development Program Officer (CDPO), Ms. Tara Hadfadkar, Social worker & Panchayat member, Ms. Leena Verenkar, Head – Corporate Affairs & CSR, Vedanta- Sesa Iron Ore , Mr. Joseph Coelho – Head IOG, Vedanta – Sesa Goa Iron Ore and teachers and students of the Government Primary school. The foundation stone for the second ‘Nandghar’ at Zakem in Netravalim will be held soon.
The ‘Nand Ghar’, a first of its kind Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, in partnership with the government has the potential to be a movement for a holistic approach towards child care and women empowerment. The land for the ‘Nandghar’ would be provided by the Education Department and the construction will be undertaken by MAAD Construction Private Limited.
“I am proud to be laying the foundation stone in the premises of the preschool I attended which incidentally is going to be Goa’s first Nandghar,” said Mr. Mandrekar, Ex-Deputy Sarpanch - Village Panchayat.
Speaking on this occasion Ms. Tara Hadfadkar, Social worker & Panchayat member said, “Just like the potter who shapes clay, the ‘Nandghar’ helps to shape the future of our children and we are extremely thankful to Vedanta for taking this giant initiative.”
Mr. Coelho, said, “The ‘Nandghar’ project aligns with our Prime Minister’s vision and our commitment as a corporate citizen to the State of Goa. The ‘Nandghar’ centers are devoted to child education, women welfare and skill development.”
