Supported by GAIL Gas Limited, Project Sashakt 2.0 is an initiative aimed at empowering women and girls in Ganjam, Odisha, by providing essential knowledge on health and nutrition. The project focuses on promoting nutritional awareness among adolescents, pregnant and lactating mothers, caregivers, and community influencers such as self-help group (SHGs) members and youth groups, encouraging them to adopt better nutritional habits and prevent anemia. As part of this project, community anemia testing camps will be conducted to identify and address the prevalence of anemia, complemented by a robust Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) campaign to dispel nutrition myths and promote healthier practices.
The project will also, establish 150 nutri-gardens at sub-centers, Anganwadi centers, Panchayat Ghars, schools, backyards, and Primary Health Centers, and distribute nutri-kits to encourage sustainablenutri-gardens that promote healthy eating practices and diet diversity. Through these efforts, Project Sashakt 2.0 aims to address nutritional gaps, improve dietary practices, and empower communities to take charge of their well-being, fostering better health outcomes and long-term sustainability.
