Anganwadi Centres

Centre Preparing National Policy to Boost Women’s Workforce Participation

The Government of India is developing a national policy to enhance women’s participation in the workforce, which focuses on creating a supportive environment through improved care services. Several ministries are collaborating on this plan. About the Care Economy The “care ..

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Poshan 2.0-Key Facts

Union Ministry of Women and Child Development has decided to celebrate the POSHAN MAAH throughout the month September starting from September 1, 2021. Highlights This will be celebrated as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Entire month has been ..

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Kerala to build ‘smart’ Anganwadis

The government of Kerala has sanctioned ₹9 crore for the conversion of conventional anganwadis into “smart” anganwadis with better amenities. Smart Anganwadi Scheme Under this scheme, the Department of Women and Child Development has granted 48 anganwadis of the states to ..

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India releases commemorative coin to mark 75th anniversary of Food and Agriculture Organization

On October 16, 2020, PM Modi will release a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination to mark the 75th anniversary of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The Prime Minister will also dedicate 17 bio-fortified varieties of eight crops. Highlights ..

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Jal Jeevan Mission: 100-days of campaign launched

On October 2, 2020, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh launched 100-days of campaign to provide piped water supply to schools and Anganwadi centres. The mission was launched as a part of celebrations of 151st birth anniversary of ..

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Nadu-Nedu Scheme Extended to Anganwadi Centres in AP

The Andhra Pradesh Government has taken the decision to extend the ambit of the NADU-Nedu scheme to the Anganwadi centres also in the state and develop them with 10 facilities that are being provided now in the government schools across ..

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“Nigah” Scheme to be launched by Himachal Pradesh Government

The Himachal Pradesh Government is to launch a new programme called “Nigah”. The programme aims at educating family members that are coming from other parts of the country. Highlights The Nigah Programme is to deploy ASHA, anganwadi and health workers ..

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Chief Minister COVID-19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojana: 1 lakh Anganwadi workers benefitted

The State Government of Madhya Pradesh recently launched the Chief Minister COVID-19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojana. Under the scheme, around 1 lakh Anganwadi workers are to be benefitted. Highlights Under the scheme, the Anganwadi workers are to get special health insurance ..

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