Malnutrition is a silent crisis affecting millions of rural families. Children grow up stunted, women face anemia, and communities suffer from low productivity and health risks. Dhara Sansthan's Nutrition Program takes a holistic approach — from awareness and dietary education to access and supplementation.

In partnership with Anganwadi centers and government health workers, we track growth in children under 5 and identify undernourished individuals. Pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls receive iron and folic acid supplements, protein-rich food, and regular health checkups.

Kitchen gardens or “poshan bagichas” are promoted in schools and homes to improve dietary diversity. Families are taught to grow spinach, carrots, tomatoes, and other local vegetables using organic methods. These small gardens have big impact — boosting immunity and food availability.

Through “Poshan Pathshala” (Nutrition Schools), we teach low-cost, high-nutrition recipes using local ingredients like millets, pulses, and seasonal vegetables. Women and girls learn not only what to cook but why each food group is important.

We also organize “Nutrition Weeks” with cooking contests, awareness rallies, puppet shows, and mother-child health camps to make nutrition education fun and community-driven.

Our results are visible — fewer cases of anemia, higher school attendance, healthier newborns, and happier households. Dhara Sansthan is committed to ending hidden hunger, one plate at a time.