Nutrishakti Enterprise Model: 

The 1st batch of the NutriShakti Program, implemented in collaboration with Nishtha Foods, is scheduled to be completed in the next two weeks. It is a three-month training program and the initiative equips women with skills in nutritious food production, entrepreneurship, branding, and marketing, enabling them to establish and manage community-based nutrition enterprises.

Currently, 20 women are enrolled in the first batch, undergoing training in product development, entrepreneurship, business skills, and hands-on practice. As the first batch nears completion, efforts are underway to enrol participants for the second batch.

For the second batch, we are placing greater emphasis on engaging younger girls and women, with the aim of providing them with early exposure to nutrition, food production, entrepreneurship, and livelihood opportunities. In parallel, we are also exploring a dedicated marketing training component for young boys from the community who are interested in developing marketing skills and exploring opportunities to learn and earn.

Nutri Garden Phase -II Campaign : 

The Nutri-Garden Phase II Campaign was launched on 2 June 2026 at Jasdan to promote nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and household Nutri-Gardens among rural women. The launch brought together 200+ women from 10 villages, encouraging them to grow safe, fresh, and nutritious vegetables at home. The campaign aims to reach 35% of the population in the target villages, expand Nutri-Garden adoption, and strengthen household nutrition and sustainable food systems.

Building on the campaign, in this quartner, saw continued community mobilisation and technical support across the 10 villages, with 1,492 women engaged and trained, 1,484 household Nutri-Gardens completed, and 8 new Ganga-Ma Model Nutri-Gardens developed. Activities focused on organic composting, pest management, seasonal vegetables, harvesting, peer learning and regular household visits. An exposure visit was organised for 68 women, while 11 schools were engaged through interactive activities on nutrition, healthy eating, seasonal vegetables and school Nutri-Gardens, including discussions on linking garden produce with the Mid-Day Meal.

65 women, led by Devuben Pandya, President of Information Trust of Dholera taluka of Ahmedabad district, paid an exposure visit to the Nutrigarden developed by WIN Foundation and Centre for Environment Education (CEE) in Jasdan taluka.

During the visit, the women got first-hand information about the structure of the Nutrigarden, cultivation of various vegetables, organic farming methods and crop maintenance. Nitinbhai Agarwat, Ritaben and Sangeetaben provided easy understanding and guidance on matters ranging from planning the Nutrigarden to cultivation and maintenance of vegetables.

In addition, the women visited the seed bank and got information about the conservation, storage and proper use of seeds of various vegetables. Seed banker Jitendrabhai gave guidance on the method of preserving local seeds and the importance of seed banks.

National level school Nutri-garden competition : 

The National Nutri-Garden School Competition 2026, launched with VASCSC in May 2026, promotes nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and experiential learning among students (Std. 3–12). Nearly 200 schools applied, with 95 qualifying and 66 shortlisted for implementation. Selected schools receive ₹1,500 financial support, along with technical guidance and mentoring to develop eco-friendly Nutri-Gardens. As part of the competition, a series of expert sessions is also being organised on key aspects of Nutri-Garden development. The first session was conducted on 30 September 2026 by domain expert Dr. Lima Rosalind, Director, Green Future Foundation, covering soil health, organic matter, beneficial organisms, and composting.

Gujarat State Nutri-Garden School Competition :

The Gujarat State Nutri-Garden School Competition, organized in collaboration with ACT (Kutch Region), CEE (Jamnagar and Rajkot Regions), and Atul Foundation (Valsad Region), is progressing as planned, with around 50 schools across Gujarat participating.

Participating schools are actively establishing and maintaining Nutri-Gardens, with progress being regularly monitored by the partner organizations. The initiative has received enthusiastic participation from both teachers and students, who are actively involved in garden development, learning, and maintenance. The competition focuses on innovation, sustainability, student participation, and overall impact, recognizing schools that demonstrate excellence in promoting nutrition, environmental stewardship, and experiential learning.

Microsite Links : Details of activities by Partners and Schools (Published)

ACT- STATE LEVEL SCHOOL NUTRIGARDEN - 

CEE- STATE LEVEL SCHOOL NUTRIGARDEN

WIN Nutrition Online Course: Swasth Aahar, Swasth Parivar, Swasth Bharat

The WIN Foundation continues to expand its digital nutrition awareness initiative through the “Swasth Aahar, Swasth Parivar, Swasth Bharat” Nutrition Course. Since the previous newsletter, the initiative has progressed to 12-13 educational videos, covering practical nutrition topics that support individuals and families in making informed and healthier dietary choices.

Alongside the nutrition course, the WIN Nutri-Kitchen recipe demonstration series has also continued to grow, with 9 videos now available featuring simple, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare recipes using locally available ingredients. The recipe demonstrations complement the course by translating nutrition knowledge into practical food preparation and everyday eating practices.

Together, these digital initiatives continue to build a growing repository of practical nutrition education and healthy recipe resources, making nutrition information more accessible to the wider community.

WIN Nutrition Course Playlist: "Swasth Aahar, Swasth Parivar, Swasth Bharat"

Swasth Aahar, Swasth Parivar, Swasth Bharat

 Healthy Recipe Demonstration Playlist:
WIN Nutri-Kitchen