Strengthening Early Childhood Nutrition at Anganwadis

Enhancing Maternal Health & Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Women

Promoting Comprehensive Well-Being for Families and Communities

Enabling Families to Cultivate Fresh, Nutrient-Dense Produce

Promoting Consistent Access and Consumption for Improved Well-Being

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Transforming Nutrition, Building a Healthier Future

Britannia Nutrition foundation (BNF) Established in 2010, dedicated to combating the burden of malnutrition in India. Operating in 13 locations across the country, primarily near Britannia Industries factory localities, BNF focuses on holistic interventions at the Anganwadi, school, and community levels. Its programs prioritize the nurturing and care pregnant and lactating women, children suffering from moderate and severe acute malnutrition (SAM/MAM), and anaemic children.
By addressing iron deficiency and undernutrition through targeted interventions, BNF strives to break the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition and create a future where every child thrives

Our Presence

BNF’s PROGRAMS ARE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH A
MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH THAT WORKS AT THREE LEVELS:

STRENGTHENING EARLY
CHILDHOOD NUTRITION AT
ANGANWADIS

At Britannia Nutrition Foundation (BNF), we are committed to improving the health and nutrition of 0- to 5-year-old children, as well as pregnant and lactating women at the Anganwadi level. Our interventions focus on:

  • Ensuring essential services – Providing take-home rations, immunization, micronutrient supplementation, and regular growth monitoring.
  • Training Anganwadi workers – Enhancing their capacity to deliver effective nutrition and childcare services.
  • Empowering mothers – Educating pregnant, lactating, and newlywed women on maternal and child health.
Empowering School
Children for a Healthier
Tomorrow

At Britannia Nutrition Foundation (BNF), we are committed to enhancing the nutrition and well-being of school-aged children (6-19 years) through targeted interventions:

  • Iron & Folic Acid (IFA) Supplementation – Ensuring regular supply and consumption for better health.
  • Iron-Fortified Biscuits – Providing essential nutrients to combat deficiencies.
  • Peer Learning & Awareness – Encouraging healthy eating habits through interactive education.
Building Healthier Homes & Communities

At Britannia Nutrition Foundation (BNF), we extend our support beyond schools to ensure holistic well-being at thehousehold and community level:

  • Follow-Up Support – Regular check-ins with pregnant and lactating women and mothers of malnourished children.
  • Health & Nutrition Counseling – Educating families on healthy eating and WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) practices.
  • Home Nutrition Gardens – Empowering families to grow fresh, nutrient-rich produce.

BNF STRATEGIES

At Britannia Nutrition Foundation (BNF), we take responsibility for delivering our nutrition programs directly to communities near Britannia’s manufacturing facilities through our dedicated teams. In collaboration with community helpers, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Suposhan Sakhis, and Nutrition Champions, BNF fosters a nutrition-sensitive environment for its beneficiaries. By integrating these key stakeholders, BNF not only enhances awareness but also builds an inclusive and sustainable system to address malnutrition and improve health outcomes within communities.

BNF’s (4 STEPS)-STEP APPROACH TO FIGHTING MALNUTRITION

DETECT
  • Screening for Malnourishment detection (On WHO guidelines)
  • Provisions & Equipment for Screening
  • Health Camps
  • Anemia Testing in Women & Adolescents
  • Mobile Application based tracking of the beneficiary
Treat
  • Provision of Supplementary Nutrition
  • Outreach support to Visit Health Care Centers & and NRC
  • Setting up Nutrition Gardens in communities and schools
  • Iron-fortified biscuits for Adolescents
  • Provisions of Medicines
  • Provision of Hygiene & Water Kits
Prevent
  • Sensitization and awareness sessions on various health issues
  • Installation of RO and water tanks
  • Training & Support to Suposhan Sakhi & Nutrition Champion
  • Livelihood Support and training in various income-generating activities
  • Refurbishment of Toilets
Sustain
  • Formation of Village Development Committee (VDC)
  • Suposhan Sakhis & Nutrition Champion
  • Capacity enhancement of Service providers

BNF’s TARGET GROUP LIFE CYCLE APPROACH

Infant

Early Childhood Care

Adolescence

Eligible Couples

Pregnant, & Lactating Women.