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JODA/BARBIL, JULY 1, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): JSP Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), has announced the launch of its flagship project ‘Vatsalya.’ This initiative aims to improve the health and nutritional status of women, children, and adolescent girls in the tribal-dominated Barbil region. The project will initially pilot in the Deojhar, Serenda, and Bhadrasahi Gram Panchayats, covering 20 villages, with plans for further expansion.
‘Vatsalya’ seeks to ensure safe motherhood, reduce infant mortality, raise health awareness, promote small family norms, and support the existing government health system. JSP Foundation will collaborate with PRI Members, the Department of Health & Family Welfare, the Department of ICDS, and the community for effective implementation. Initially, 20 Swasthya Sanginis will be engaged in these villages to execute the work on the ground. These trained health advocates will mobilize the community to utilize government health services, including antenatal and childcare, vaccinations, and nutrition supplements.
The project also focuses on reducing infant and maternal mortality rates, addressing high-risk pregnancies, combating alcoholism, and providing sexual and reproductive health education to adolescents.
To mark this significant event, the JSP Foundation organized a launching ceremony on Monday at JSPLEX, Jindal Nagar, Deojhar. The event was attended by prominent figures such as Asish Ranjan Mohanty, Head HR&ES, JSP Barbil; Laxmi Munda, PS Member, Deojhar GP; Pramila Naik, Sarpanch, Bhadrasahi GP; Jasobanta Patra, PS Member, Bhadrasahi GP; Sashmita Sidu, Sarpanch, Serenda GP; Sankar Chatamba, PS Member, Serenda GP; Dr. Laxmikant Singh, Medical Officer, CHC, Basudevpur; Sukanti Patra, CDPO, Joda Block; and Vargil Lakra, Head-CSR, Barbil.
The program was organized by the CSR teams from Barbil, Kasia, and Tensa units of the Foundation. The ‘Vatsalya’ program is also successfully running in 70 villages in Chhattisgarh and 12 villages in Odisha’s Sundargarh district.
