Introduction

Child in Need Institute (CINI) is a leading Indian NGO with over 52 years of impact since 1974. Our mission is to ensure that every child and adolescent enjoys their rights to health, nutrition, education, protection, and participation by building responsive communities and accountable duty bearers. For over five decades, CINI has been a pioneer in community-based development, influencing policy and creating sustainable impact across India.

Today, CINI reaches over 10 million vulnerable people across rural and urban communities in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar. Our efforts have earned widespread recognition over the years. Most recently, CINI has been honoured with the Most Impactful NGO of the Year - 2025 in Healthcare at the Indian CSR Awards 2025, adding to a long list of accolades. Among the most distinguished is the National Award for Child Welfare, conferred twice by the President of India in 1985 and 2004. These honours reflect CINI’s enduring commitment to ensuring equitable access to health, nutrition, education,



and protection for vulnerable communities.

CINI is looking for passionate and committed individuals who are driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of underprivileged children and communities.

About the Project:
CINI is implementing Rural Health & Nutrition Project in Khunti Sadar and Torpa Block in Khunti District of Jharkhand.

Project Objectives:

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- Ensure safe pregnancy for high-risk and at-nutrition risk pregnancies in the project area by facilitating complete ante natal and post-natal check-ups, family planning and nutrition counselling through appropriate service linkages, home-based care, and birth preparedness.
- Improved care and support for low-birth-weight babies, sick current-borns, and severely malnourished children below 2 years of age along with complete primary immunization through community engagement, tracking and case management.
- Increased awareness of non-

📌 District Coordinator (Khunti)
🏢 Child in Need Institute
📍 Khunti