Care for Mothers and Babies
SUCCESS: The infant mortality rate in Janta Colony is less than half the national average: just 20 deaths per 1000 births compared to 49/1000 across India.
Posts from the ‘Health’ Category
Aug 15
Aug 15
Facilitating Immunization
SUCCESS: Almost 100% of children in Janta Colony are fully immunised, compared to national averages of 40% to 60% (depending on disease).
Monitoring Child Development
SUCCESS: Since 2005, the rate of severe malnutrition for children under 5 years in Janta Colony has plummeted from 87% to less than 20%.
Providing Education
SUCCESS: DIR’s School with a Difference helps slum children earn scholarships to private schools in Chandigarh, opening doors to a brighter future.
Aug 15
Income generation
SUCCESS: The opportunity to learn new skills allows women in Janta Colony to earn an income while providing care for their children.
