India: Securing the Future of Meghalaya’s Children

In Meghalaya, India, rural poverty poses significant challenges for mothers and children including limited access to essential maternal care, high maternal mortality rates, postpartum depression, and children suffering from malnutrition, stunted growth, and anemia. The state has nearly 6,000 Anganwadi centers that provide critical early childhood care, nutrition, education, and healthcare. However, over 1,000 additional centers are needed to reach remote villages. In 2023, ADB and Japan partnered with the state government to implement a program implementing crucial interventions on the first 1,000 days of life, vital for child development. The initiative strengthens home-based care for infants, enhances Anganwadi services for children aged 1.5 to 6, and introduces maternal mental health support through post-natal visits. The program also promotes climate-resilient daycare centers, nutrition gardens, gender equality training, and play-based learning. The program aims to double support for children, especially girls, fostering brighter futures through improved nutrition, education, and positive parenting.

Chapters:
0:00 – Meghalaya’s Children: Facing Early Challenges
0:58 – ADB-Japan Partnership: Early Childhood Development in India
1:14 – Holistic Care: Infants, Children, and Mothers


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