Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)
KKF, with support from the JSW Foundation, is in the process of converting 50 selected Anganwadi Centres (AWCs)—30 in Barbil and 20 in Paradeep—into ISO-certified Model Anganwadis. This initiative will begin with comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, both interior and exterior, to create a stimulating and child-friendly learning environment that encourages greater participation from children and their parents in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).
Following the infrastructure development, KKF will implement a series of soft interventions focusing on behaviour change, training, and capacity-building initiatives. These will include:
- Primary research and stakeholder analysis
- Resource assessment in existing AWCs
- Skills gap analysis of Anganwadi workers (AWWs) and helpers
- Contextualization of a play-based curriculum tailored to local needs
- Design and execution of community engagement programs in consultation with stakeholders
- Capacity-building programs for AWC supervisors, workers, and helpers
- Skill mapping of children attending Anganwadis
- Development of print-rich, learner-friendly environments
- Regular implementation of play-based preschool activities
- Organization of an annual ECCE Mela in each AWC
These interventions aim to foster strong community relationships and promote a holistic approach to early childhood development. The ultimate goal is to achieve full ISO certification for all 50 Model Anganwadis by meeting both infrastructure (hardware) and programmatic (soft skill) benchmarks.
Health & Education Team
Field Coordinator, Paradip Unit
Mr. Jagannath Barik is a dedicated and hands-on professional serving as a Field Coordinator in the ECCE Project at Paradip under the Kalinga Kusum Foundation.
Field Coordinator, Barbil Unit
With a strong foundation in district-level development operations, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Naik brings years of grassroots experience to his role as Field Coordinator in the ECCE Project at Barbil.
Field Coordinator, Barbil Unit
Mr. Sankalpa Patel is a professionally trained social worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work and extensive experience in community-driven development projects.
Field Coordinator, Paradip Unit
Mrs. Jagata Mohini Panda is a committed grassroots professional working as a Field Coordinator in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Project at Paradip under Kalinga Kusum Foundation.
Field Coordinator, Barbil Unit
Ms. Gayatri Naik is a dynamic and tech-savvy Field Coordinator currently engaged in the ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) Project at Barbil under the Kalinga Kusum Foundation.
Field Coordinator, Barbil Unit
Ms. Smrutimayee Deo brings a strong background in administration and community service to her role as a Field Coordinator in the ECCE Project at Barbil, under Kalinga Kusum Foundation.
Accessible Preventive Healthcare for All
Kalinga Kusum Foundation (KKF), with the support of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and in collaboration with EzeRx Health Tech Private Limited, is implementing a large-scale health screening initiative in the Kalahandi and Nuapada districts of Odisha. Through this initiative, over 50,000 beneficiaries will be screened using a cutting-edge, non-invasive health screening device—EzeCheck—across 100 community health camps.
About EzeCheck:
EzeCheck is a non-invasive, contactless, portable screening device approved by CDSCO, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, IEC 60601-1-2, and validated by ICMR. It provides accurate health diagnostics in less than 5 seconds without requiring a single drop of blood.
The device can detect and predict:
- Blood Glucose and Anemia
- Kidney Disorders
- Liver Conditions (hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver cancer, gallbladder issues, pancreatic problems)
- Lung Disorders (COPD, asthma, brain hypoxia, and other pulmonary diseases)
With over 90% accuracy, the device uses a mobile application and an innovative algorithm to simulate and determine key health metrics including:
- Blood Glucose
- Creatinine
- Hemoglobin
- Bilirubin
- Oxygen Saturation
All health data, along with demographic details, is securely transmitted to a central database and used for:
- Reporting Services: Personalized reports can be downloaded by users.
- Messaging Services: Reports are shared via SMS or email.
- Data Analytics: Demographic and clinical insights are available through industry-standard KPIs.
Key Benefits:
- Non-invasive & painless—ideal for children, elderly, and tribal populations
- Affordable and accessible to underserved communities
- Instant results enabling rapid medical intervention
- IoT-enabled with offline storage—functions without active internet
- Real-time dashboards for tracking trends
- Location-based data capture and device management
- No biomedical waste—eco-friendly solution
- User-friendly—can be operated by semi-skilled workers
Community Outreach via Swasthya Sathis:
The initiative is being implemented through a network of trained Swasthya Sathis, local health facilitators equipped with EzeCheck devices and skills. Operating within their own communities, they will:
- Conduct health screenings
- Educate individuals about preventive health
- Encourage timely medical consultation
- Act as a bridge between rural populations and the healthcare system
Their local knowledge and trust within the community make them uniquely effective in promoting health awareness and ensuring follow-up care. They will also receive support from external medical experts when needed.