Udaipur, 25th December 2024: Vedanta's Hindustan Zinc, India’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer, in collaboration with the Anil Agarwal Foundation, today inaugurated 31 Nand Ghars, anganwadis modernised by Hindustan Zinc, in Rajsamand District. This is a significant stride in strengthening Rajasthan's anganwadi ecosystem. The ceremony, held at the Madara Nand Ghar in the Railmagra block of Rajsamand, was graced by Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, Member of Legislative Assembly - Nathdwara; Mahima Kumari Mewar, Member of Parliament for Rajsamand; Arun Misra, CEO - Hindustan Zinc Limited; Anupam Nidhi, Head CSR – Vedanta & Hindustan Zinc; Balwant Singh Rathore, IBU CEO – Rajpura Dariba Complex, Hindustan Zinc; and Kalyan Singh Shaktawat, prominent personality from the village Madara. The event saw enthusiastic participation from local community members, district administration, the Nand Ghar team, and Hindustan Zinc representatives. During the event, Mahima Kumari Mewar and Vishvaraj Singh Mewar commended Hindustan Zinc and the Anil Agarwal Foundation for their unwavering dedication to strengthening Rajasthan’s anganwadi infrastructure.

“Children and women are central to our development strategy for Rajasthan, and their growth is our government’s topmost priority. The inauguration of these Nand Ghars showcases the shared vision of the Government of India, Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc, and the Anil Agarwal Foundation to nurture children and women at the grassroots level. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in this transformative project.”- Mahima Kumari Mewar, MP, Rajsamand

Nand Ghar is Vedanta’s flagship community initiative, developed under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India. These modernized anganwadis provide comprehensive development opportunities through nutrition programs, digital early childhood education, healthcare services, and women empowerment activities. The newly inaugurated Nand Ghars, located in the Railmagra and Khamnor blocks, aim to transform rural communities by fostering holistic development for children and women. These centres form part of the Anil Agarwal Foundation’s ambitious vision to establish 25,000 Nand Ghars across Rajasthan in the next two years, driving sustainable rural development.

“Rajasthan’s future lies in the development of its children and women. We deeply appreciate Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc’s efforts in bringing about a transformative change to the state’s anganwadi centres. The Nand Ghar initiative will create holistic development hubs across the district, ensuring the well-being and growth of our communities.” - Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, MLA Nathdwara

This milestone builds on Anil Agarwal Foundation’s achievements in 2024, during which more than 550 Nand Ghars were established across six districts in Rajasthan, contributing to a total of approximately 3,500 centres in 15 districts. On a national scale, the Nand Ghar initiative has modernized over 6,600 anganwadis across 15 states, positively impacting over 2,60,000 children and 1,90,000 women.

“At Hindustan Zinc, in partnership with Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal Foundation, we are dedicated to building a brighter future for Rajasthan by nurturing its roots—children. Initiatives like Nand Ghar epitomize our vision of transforming rural communities by empowering children and women through education, healthcare, and sustainable development opportunities. Together, we are laying the foundation for an inclusive and prosperous tomorrow.” - Arun Misra, CEO Hindustan Zinc Limited

Equipped with e-learning tools, solar power, and healthcare services, Nand Ghars are setting a new benchmark for rural community development, reinforcing Vedanta’s and Hindustan Zinc’s commitment to sustainable growth and social transformation in India.

Beyond nutrition, education, and healthcare, Hindustan Zinc’s social impact encompasses education, healthcare, women empowerment, water and sanitation, skill development, and infrastructure improvement. Flagship programs such as Shiksha Sambal, Jeevan Tarang, Unchi Udaan, Zinc Football Academy, Sakhi and Samadhan have positively impacted nearly 20 lakh lives across 3,700 villages. With initiatives promoting digital literacy, scholarships, self-help groups, and rural sports, Hindustan Zinc continues to strengthen the socio-economic fabric of its operational areas. Recognized as one of India’s top 10 CSR companies, the organization remains steadfast in fostering sustainable and inclusive development for generations to come.

About Hindustan Zinc Limited

Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen Asia's first low carbon 'green' zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of over 2 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As a world leader in the metals and mining industry, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for the global energy transition for a sustainable future.