Paradeep: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), as part of its CSR initiative “Padhega Bharat” has launched a project to revamp twenty-five Anganwadi centres in the
gram panchayats of Nuagarh, Paradeepgarh, and Bhutmundai in Paradeep. This initiative will
benefit more than a thousand children in those Anganwadi centres and support staff working there.
The initiative focuses on developing better infrastructure of the Anganwadi Centres in periphery
villages of AM/NS India in Paradeep in order to help them provide quality pre-school education,
early childhood care, and health & nutrition.
The key enhancements under this project include interactive learning through digital interventions,
improvement in primary healthcare through refurbishment of old toilets and kitchens, improving
sanitation and nutrition through regular monitoring, training and evaluation, and supplementing
electricity requirements through installation of solar panels. The project also includes strengthening
the functions of Anganwadi workers and ASHA and ensuring community engagement for
sustainability. These model Anganwadi centres will host various events to connect with the
community which will encourage collective ownership for quality and sustainable services for
women and children.
The launch event was attended by distinguished guests, including Bishnupriya Sethi, District
Social Welfare Officer, Rajashree Sahoo, CDPO, Kujang Block, Kusum Gour from
Humana, Debendra Rout, Sarpanch, Nuagarh Gram Panchayat and Dr. Vikas Yadvendu,
Head-CSR, AM/NS India.
The initiative reflects AM/NS India’s emphasis on quality education, thereby making a meaningful
impact at the grassroots level.