UDAIPUR: Hindustan Zinc, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and one of the top 5 silver producers globally, is advancing grassroots nutrition and wellbeing, benefiting nearly 3.7 lakh women and children across Rajasthan. Through its network of nearly 2000 Nand Ghars offering nutrition, education, healthcare, and rural women’s empowerment, the company continues to drive meaningful impact. Reinforcing its commitment during Poshan Maah 2025, Hindustan Zinc has deployed four Mobile Health Vans to spread awareness on breastfeeding, malnutrition, anaemia, and balanced diets across its operational regions in Rajasthan. Further adding a community-driven dimension to championing health & fitness, the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon presented by Hindustan Zinc is rallying thousands of runners across the globe to champion fitness and amplify the cause of Zero Hunger.
A flagship initiative of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, Nand Ghars are modernised Anganwadis, developed in partnership with the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), built on four core pillars – nutrition, education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment. Each centre is equipped with digital learning tools, solar energy, safe drinking water, and healthcare linkages, while also offering skilling opportunities for women. Within Hindustan Zinc’s operational areas, nearly 2000 Nand Ghars are fostering early childhood development, healthier mothers, and empowered rural women, positively impacting nearly 3.7 lakh women and children.
During Poshan Maah, Hindustan Zinc deployed its four Mobile Health Vehicles under its flagship initiative ‘Swasthya Sewa’ across 110 villages, conducting awareness sessions at Anganwadis, schools, and community centres. The initiative focused on breastfeeding, malnutrition, anaemia prevention, and balanced diets, with the “Healthy Thali” model demonstrating simple, locally relevant nutrition practices for sustained health improvements.
Bringing the spirit of nutrition and wellbeing beyond classrooms and community centres, the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon has emerged as a unique platform that combines fitness with purpose. Fondly known as ‘India’s Most Beautiful Marathon’, its maiden edition saw over 5,000 runners from across the globe, featuring the inspirational Race with Champions for specially-abled children and amplifying the #RunForZeroHunger campaign by Nand Ghar. As the second edition returns on 21st September during Poshan Maah 2025, the marathon continues to unite communities, promote fitness, and spotlight the importance of nutrition and Zero Hunger.
Beyond nutrition and early childhood care, Hindustan Zinc is strengthening communities through social impact initiatives in thematic areas like women empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, quality education, healthcare access, and inclusive platforms in sports and skilling. As of FY25, its interventions have touched the lives of over 23 lakh people across more than 2,300 villages, placing Hindustan Zinc among the top 10 CSR spenders in India and setting a benchmark for how industry can drive inclusive and lasting development at scale.
(India CSR)
