Britannia Industries Limited

Strengthening Service Providers: Conducted training sessions for Anganwadi and health workers to enhance access to quality health and nutrition services.
Ensuring Sustainable Nutrition Services: Collaborated with government authorities to create a supportive ecosystem for maternal, child, and adolescent nutrition, driving long-term impact.

Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children and Research Centre is dedicated to preventive healthcare for women and children across rural, semi-urban, and urban communities. As a leading paediatric teaching institute, BJWHC houses a 155-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and offers over 30 sub-specialties, catering to around 525 patients under one roof. The hospital also conducts outreach medical camps to support tribal populations in Palghar. To meet growing patient needs, BJWHC continually upgrades its services and technology, ensuring advanced, affordable healthcare for children from lower socio-economic backgrounds. This project enhances access to essential and specialised medical care for vulnerable children in India.

Established in 1926 in Mumbai, Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital provides affordable, comprehensive healthcare and super-specialty services for women. Specializing in obstetric and gynecological care, it serves women across all socio-economic backgrounds, supporting them through every stage of life. As a tertiary referral center, NWMH also promotes better health and sanitation practices, ensuring the well-being of entire families. To meet growing patient needs, the hospital continuously upgrades its services and technology, enhancing access to essential and specialized medical care for vulnerable women and children in India.

Sir Ness Wadia Foundation (SNWF), a non-profit established in 1969, has been working to bridge socio-economic gaps in society. As one of India’s leading philanthropic entities, SNWF drives initiatives in healthcare, education, malnutrition relief, rehabilitation, and community development. Its core mission focuses on improving the health and nutrition of women, children, and adolescents while fostering self-sufficient communities through ‘Village Development Programs.’ With a strong emphasis on reducing malnutrition and promoting sustainable rural development, SNWF supports children under six, adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and farmers through its comprehensive initiatives.

Health Camps: Screened children, pregnant, and lactating women, providing essential medication to improve health outcomes.
Nutritional Support: Distributed seeds and plants to enhance dietary diversity and nutritional intake.
Pullet Distribution: Supplied poultry to families, enriching their meals with vital nutrients.
Capacity Building: Trained Anganwadi staff to strengthen community healthcare services.
Awareness Sessions: Educated Anganwadi beneficiaries and adolescent girls on health and nutrition.
Environmental Well-being: Planted saplings around water bodies, contributing to ecological sustainability.

Malnutrition cases showed significant improvement, with a marked reduction in severe and moderate acute malnutrition, underweight cases, and an increase in overall healthy children—demonstrating the positive impact of these interventions.

Water Filter Distribution: Installed filters in schools and villages, improving health and hygiene.
Community RO Water Filters: Enhanced access to clean drinking water, promoting public health and sustainability.
Hand Pump Repair: Restored hand pumps, ensuring reliable access to clean water for villagers.
Water Wheel Distribution: Provided water wheels to ease transportation, reducing physical strain.

Water Well Construction & Repair: Restored wells to ensure reliable water access during scarcity, strengthening community resilience.
Percolation Tanks: Built tanks to enhance water availability, supporting both communities and ecosystems.
Farm Ponds: Developed ponds to aid agricultural sustainability and food security.
Check Dam Rehabilitation: Restored dams to improve water access for farming and daily needs, boosting livelihoods.
Rainwater Harvesting: Installed systems for sustainable water management and resource conservation.
Solar Water Lifting: Implemented solar-powered solutions to provide clean water efficiently while reducing manual effort.

Agricultural Training: Equipped farmers with skills to enhance productivity and income.
Vegetable Seed Distribution: Provided quality seeds to improve crop diversity and yields.
Fodder Seed Support: Supplied fodder seeds to boost livestock nutrition and milk production.
Deworming for Dairy Farmers: Improved cattle health and productivity through targeted programs.
Poultry Farming Training: Developed skills for better poultry management and entrepreneurship.
Pullet Distribution: Supported landless farmers and individuals in diversifying livelihoods.

Anganwadi Construction & Renovation: Upgraded centers to support early childhood development.
School Renovation: Improved infrastructure to create safer, more effective learning environments.
Sanitation & Hygiene: Built and upgraded sanitation facilities, promoting better hygiene in schools.
Healthcare Facility Renovation: Enhanced primary healthcare centers for improved community access.
Solar Streetlight Installation: Installed solar lighting to enhance safety and visibility in public spaces.

Britannia Nutrition Foundation launched programs to combat malnutrition among children, adolescents, and expectant/new mothers, focusing on preventing and managing undernutrition and iron deficiency anemia. With a holistic approach, these initiatives addressed not only the nutritional needs of children but also the broader ecosystem they grow up in, aiming to break the cycle of malnutrition and create lasting impact.

Enhancing Food Security & Diversity: Established nutrition gardens in households, Anganwadi centers, and schools, ensuring access to fresh fruits and vegetables while improving dietary diversity.
Boosting Nutrition: Provided additional nutrition support, including dry rations, iron-enriched biscuits, peanut-jaggery chikki, and moringa powder, to malnourished children, adolescents, and women.
Awareness & Sensitization: Conducted behavior change programs to promote healthy nutrition practices for mothers, infants, young children, and adolescents.

Clean Drinking Water Access: Installed safe drinking water facilities in schools and Anganwadi centers to reduce waterborne diseases and improve health, nutrition, and education outcomes for children.
Sanitation & Hygiene Support: Developed sanitation facilities in schools and distributed hygiene kits to promote personal hygiene and reduce dropout rates, especially among girls.

Village Development Committees (VDCs): Established to encourage community participation and ownership, playing a key role in identifying and addressing local issues contributing to malnutrition.
Women Change-makers (Suposhan Sakhis): Trained community women to promote positive nutrition practices and drive sustainable change in combating malnutrition.
Nutrition Champions (Adolescent Change-makers): Formed peer support groups to reinforce healthy nutrition, hygiene, and wellness practices in schools and communities.
Livelihood Enhancement: Promoted income diversification through training, linkages, and support, empowering households to improve economic well-being and nutrition outcomes.

Pune International Centre (PIC), an independent policy research think tank, was established to foster education and skill development. The Maharashtra Government granted land for a state-of-the-art campus featuring modern infrastructure, auditoriums, an amphitheater, conference rooms, and a library. This campus will enhance educational access, encourage open discussions, and engage youth in leadership development. With a strong focus on intellectual exchange and social change, it aims to inspire future generations through programs rooted in human values, as enshrined in the UN Charter and the Indian Constitution.