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🌟 5 lakh+ millet nutrition products distributed to children across Anganwadis & schools
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OUR CORE INITIATIVES & IMPACT

Nourishing Minds, Powering Livelihoods: Our Two-Pillar Model.

We tackle malnutrition at its root by combining biofortified millet nutrition for children with sustainable livelihoods for rural women and farmers.

Children Reached
25,000

Through Anganwadis & schools

Millet Products Distributed

5 Lakh+

Biscuits & nutrition bars

States

3

Rajasthan · UP · Haryana

Farmers Supported

2,000+

Biofortified grains

Women-Led Production

10+

Women managing production
Project Aahar · Child Health & Nutrition

Pillar 1: Millet Nutrition for Anganwadi & School Children

Biofortified millet-based biscuits and nutrition bars that address micronutrient deficiencies and support healthy child development.

Sponsor Nutrition
Anganwadi children raising their millet nutrition bars
Anganwadi Centre

Joy Changes Lives: Morning Nutrition

Micronutrient-rich millet snacks served to young children.

Children in a classroom during a nutrition session
Classroom Engagement

Nutrition Education

The First 1,000 Days

From pregnancy to age two is critical — and preschool and school years are equally important for growth and learning.

Next target1 lakh children
Indigenous Grain Science

Why Biofortified Millets?

Instead of empty-calorie snacks, Joywing uses nutrition-rich grains like pearl millet (bajra) — a traditional staple that children enjoy and communities trust.

Iron-Rich

Biofortified pearl millet helps address iron deficiency, a common cause of anaemia in children.

Zinc & Vitamin A

Micronutrient-rich morning snacks support immunity, growth and healthy development.

Vitamins & Amino Acids

Millet is a powerhouse of nutrition — rich in essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Climate Resilient

Hardy, drought-tolerant grains that suit dryland farming and support sustainable agriculture.

Delivered Through Government Systems

We partner with state authorities to align with national programmes such as ICDS and PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal).

Pillar 2: Livelihoods

Women & Farmers: From Beneficiaries to Producers

Community development is a holistic process. Our livelihood work is integrated with nutrition, creating a cycle of positive impact that benefits the entire community.

Farmers Supported2,000+Raw materials bought at fair prices

Employment for Women

Members of government-approved women's self-help groups are hired in our manufacturing facilities for millet-based products.

  • Skills training & regular income
  • Women manage production lines

Women Micro-Entrepreneurs

We support women entrepreneurs to launch micro-enterprises and purchase their goods for distribution.

  • Assured market linkage
  • Partnership with government SHG initiatives

Biofortified Farming

Zinc-enriched wheat and iron-rich pearl millet seeds are distributed in collaboration with HarvestPlus.

  • Higher farmer income
  • Healthier communities
End-To-End Transparency

The Farm-to-Child Circular Value Chain

By sourcing locally and employing local women, we create a circular economy — every rupee touches farmers, women and children.

01

Farmer Partnerships

Farmers grow biofortified grains such as iron-rich pearl millet and zinc-enriched wheat, with seeds distributed in collaboration with HarvestPlus.

Fair market prices
02

Women-Led Production

Members of government-approved women's self-help groups work in our manufacturing units to produce millet-based products.

Skills & income
03

Processing & Packing

Millet biscuits and nutrition bars are processed and packed for safe distribution.

Quality focus
04

Anganwadis & Schools

Products reach children through Anganwadis and government schools, in partnership with government agencies and local leaders.

ICDS & PM POSHAN aligned
05

Education & Monitoring

Nutrition education for children, parents and teachers, with continuous data collection on children's health.

Impact monitoring
Institutional Alignment

Anchored in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Our programmes contribute directly to India's commitments on poverty, hunger and health.

UN SDG 1 No Poverty

SDG 1: No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere by creating sustainable livelihoods for rural women and fair income for farmers.

Women-led micro-enterprises
UN SDG 2 Zero HungerPrimary Target

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

Biofortified millet nutrition
UN SDG 3 Good Health & Well-being

SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, starting with early childhood nutrition.

Anganwadi & school children