Village Health Council (VHC)
Village-level governance for health and nutrition — Overseeing health and nutrition services, monitoring AWC functionality, and facilitating community health initiatives.
Best from Community
Community-Led Nutrition Drive Screened 200+ Children
A frontline worker set up weighing and measurement stations at the weekly local market where families naturally gathered. She coordinated with the ASHA and AWW to create a one-stop screening point. Over two days, the team screened 200+ children, identified 15 MAM and 3 SAM cases, and connected them with supplementary nutrition and NRC referrals. The approach has been incorporated into the block's quarterly planning.
First-Ever Village ECD Awareness Campaign
A team of frontline workers organised an ECD campaign on a festival day, demonstrating how talking and singing builds brain connections, why responsive feeding matters, and how play is the foundation of cognitive development. They used local analogies — comparing brain development to tending a rice paddy. Over 150 families attended, AWC attendance rose by 35% in the following months, and the template has been adopted across the district.
Upcoming Events
Cluster Learning Lab: Responsive Caregiving
Block Office, Nongpoh
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
GMCD Refresher & Hands-on Practice
PHC Mawkyrwat, SWKH
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Joint Review: Nutrition & Health Convergence
Directorate, Shillong
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Resources for VHC
Guidelines, tools, training materials, and updates curated for your role.
View All Resources
Voices from Village Health Council (VHC)s
Hear from fellow VHCs about their experience and impact in the field.
“Every home visit is a chance to change a child's future. When I see mothers practicing what we teach, I know our work matters.”
Rihun Lyngdoh
Frontline Worker · East Khasi Hills
“The GMCD training transformed how I understand child development. Now I can identify delays early and connect families to the right support.”
Baiahunlang Marwein
Frontline Worker · West Jaintia Hills
“Cluster Learning Labs have brought our team closer. We learn from each other and solve problems together for better outcomes.”
Darishisha Kharbani
Frontline Worker · Ri-Bhoi
Common Questions from Village Health Council (VHC)s
Find answers to frequently asked questions specific to your role.