Godrej Enterprises Inaugurated New Model Anganwadi Centre at Tambati Village, Khalapur, led by Mr. Avinash Aamle, Sarpanch of Tambati, and Ms. Ashwini Deodeshmukh, Head – CSR & Sustainability Reporting, Godrej Enterprises Group, along with other dignitaries.

KHOPOLI, 7th AUGUST 2025 (GPN): Godrej Enterprises Group, in partnership with local government and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), inaugurated a newly upgraded Anganwadi in Tambati, Khalapur. The centre is designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and well-equipped environment for children under 6 years from Tambati and nearby villages, including local tribal communities. The centre is expected to benefit approximately 50 children, 30 pregnant women, more than 50 lactating mothers and about 100 families annually. The initiative supports the Government’s vision of empowering rural communities by offering early learning opportunities, better nutrition, and maternal care.

Inauguration of Model Anganwadi Centre at Tambati Village, Khalapur, led by Mr. Avinash Aamle, Sarpanch of Tambati, and Ms. Ashwini Deodeshmukh, Head – CSR & Sustainability Reporting, Godrej Enterprises Group, along with other dignitaries. The initiative aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing space for early childhood development and maternal care in the region.

Commenting on the launch, Ashwini Deodeshmukh- Head, CSR Godrej Enterprises Group, said; “At Godrej Enterprises Group, we believe that progress is real when communities flourish. This Anganwadi reflects our commitment to inclusive growth, ensuring every child and mother in Tambati has access to the care and learning they deserve. Early childhood education plays a pivotal role in the overall development of children, shaping their cognitive and social skills for the future. We are thrilled to support the vision of the government towards inclusive development and make the nation’s future brighter by training young minds.”

Sandip Karad- Block Development Officer, Khalapur, said, “This Anganwadi is a powerful example of how the government and responsible corporates like Godrej can work together and create an impact with a lasting legacy for a brighter and healthier future for our children and as communities.”

The Anganwadi features improved infrastructure, better ventilation, increased space for children, a play and learning area, upgraded sanitation, and a kitchen garden for fresh vegetables to improve nutrition. The upgraded infrastructure will also be used to conduct women development initiatives like skill-building workshops and awareness programs, making it a true community hub. It will also host regular health awareness, nutrition, and infant care programs, serving as a true community hub.

This initiative is part of Godrej Enterprises Group’s broader community development efforts in Khalapur, which include partnering with local schools for learning enhancement and career guidance, collaborating with ITIs to train youth in advanced manufacturing and technical skills and providing health cards to underprivileged families for access to medical check-ups and essential treatments

Through such CSR initiatives, Godrej Enterprises Group aims to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development—starting with investing in the future of rural India’s children.

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