Project Background & Rationale

Anemia remains a critical public health challenge in the tribal belts of Kumaram Bheem Asifabad and adjoining areas. According to NFHS data, over 60% of tribal women and 65% of children under 10 suffer from iron deficiency. Poor dietary diversity, lack of awareness, and limited access to iron-rich foods during pregnancy and early childhood lead to low birth weight, maternal mortality, stunted growth, and poor learning outcomes.

Ragi (Finger Millet) is a locally accepted super food, rich in iron, calcium, and dietary fiber. When combined with jaggery, dates, peanuts and a multi-vitamin health mix, it significantly improves hemoglobin levels and overall immunity.

Adivasi Mitra Welfare Society has been working since 2018 for tribal health and education and proposes a focused 90-day nutrition intervention.

3. Project Objectives

Primary Objective: To reduce prevalence of anemia among 500 vulnerable tribal beneficiaries.

Specific Objectives:

• Provide 30-day iron-rich nutrition kits to 500 beneficiaries
  
• Improve hemoglobin levels by at least 1.5 g/dL within 3 months
  
• Create awareness on anemia prevention, maternal nutrition, and child feeding practices
  
• Promote locally available millets (ragi) as sustainable nutrition solution

4. Target Beneficiaries

Total Beneficiaries: 500

• Pregnant Women - 200
  
• Lactating Mothers - 150
  
• Children (under 10 years, especially girls) - 150

Geographical Area: 15 tribal hamlets in Sirpur (U) Mandal, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad District, Telangana

5. Nutrition Kit Composition (Per Beneficiary)

Each kit is designed by local ANMs and nutritionists for 1 month of supplementary nutrition:

6. Estimated Budget for 500 Beneficiaries

7. Implementation Plan (90 Days)

• Week 1-2: Beneficiary identification with Anganwadi & ASHA workers, Baseline Hb testing.
  
• Week 3-6: Phase-1 Distribution (250 kits) + Nutrition awareness in 8 villages.
  
• Week 7-10: Phase-2 Distribution (250 kits) + Cooking demo with ragi recipes.
  
• Week 11-12: Endline Hb check, Impact assessment, Donor reporting.

8. Monitoring & Transparency

• Attendance sheet with beneficiary signature/thumb impression + Aadhaar (optional)
  
• Geo-tagged distribution photos
  
• Before/After Hb reports
  
• Bills & vouchers for all purchases
  
• 80G receipt for every donor + Utilization Certificate

9. Expected Outcomes

• 500 families receive one-month nutritional security
  
• Reduction in fatigue, improved maternal health and child weight gain
  
• Increased awareness on millet-based diet
  
• Model that can be replicated in other tribal mandals

10. Appeal for Support

We appeal to compassionate donors, CSR partners and philanthropists to support this vital cause. Your contribution of Rs. 920 can nourish one mother/child for a month and Rs. 9,200 can support 10 beneficiaries.

All donations are eligible for 50% tax exemption under Section 80G.

Together, let's build a healthy future generation through proper nutrition.

For Adivasi Mitra Welfare Society

President: Mr. ADA VENKATESH | +91 94929 70670

Door No. 1-124, Sirpur (U) Village & Mandal, Kumaram Bheem, Asifabad (D), T.S. - 504293

Advancing Tribal Dignity, Health, & Self-Reliance - United Support For Sustainable Empowerment

Jai Adivasi Shakti – Culture, Courage, Continuity

Regn: 47 of 2018