anganwadi

Anganwadi is a type of rural mother and child care centre in India that were started by the Indian government in 1975 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services program to combat child hunger and malnutrition. A part of the Indian public health care system, these Anganwadi centres provide basic health care in Indian villages. Basic health care activities include contraceptive counseling and supply, nutrition education and supplementation, as well as pre-school activities. These centres provide supplementary nutrition, non-formal pre-school education, nutrition and health education, immunization, rehydration salts, basic medicines, health check-up and referral services of which later three services are provided in convergence with public health systems.

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Commissioner inspects anganwadi centres, childcare homes in Chatra

TNN / May 09, 2026, 23:25 (IST)

Manoj Kumar, the Divisional Commissioner of North Chotanagpur, took a proactive approach in Chatra by inspecting a range of critical facilities, including anganwadi centres and childcare institutions. He highlighted the need for robust infrastructure improvements, the importance of providing nourishing meals for children, and strategies to enhance revenue collection.

‘anganwadi push to boost maternal, child health in UP'

May 10, 2026, 01:35 (IST)

NHRC seeks report on ‘poor infra’ in Saksham anganwadi centres

TNN / May 13, 2026, 17:11 (IST)

End of rent woes for 348 anganwadi centres in Ballari soon

TNN / May 09, 2026, 22:58 (IST)

anganwadi workers in Raj plan strike over unpaid honorarium

May 05, 2026, 23:48 (IST)

Congress alleges corruption in food supply in Raj anganwadis

TNN / May 07, 2026, 03:54 (IST)

WCD rethinks design as almost half of anganwadis run in small spaces

May 05, 2026, 23:54 (IST)

About 91% centres run from rented spaces, over half barely in 25-50 square yards, and 22% in even smaller areas

4yo boy dies of electrocution at anganwadi centre in M’nagar

May 04, 2026, 22:35 (IST)

anganwadi supervisor held for taking bribe in Nalanda

TNN / May 07, 2026, 00:16 (IST)

52 anganwadi-cum-creches to come up in Dakshina Kannada

TNN / May 01, 2026, 22:59 (IST)

anganwadi Nutrition Schemes Suffer Due to Digital Compliance, Negligence: Survey

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 03, 2026, 17:11 (IST)

A rights activist survey in Jharkhand reveals digital compliance pressures and administrative negligence are hindering nutrition scheme implementation at anganwadi centers. Health workers face job fears due to digital targets, while issues like e-KYC failures and poor network connectivity deprive beneficiaries of essential services, impacting women and children's nutrition.

CS reviews Saksham anganwadi, Poshan 2.0 initiatives in state

May 01, 2026, 02:09 (IST)

East Singhbhum DC directs officials to make field visits twice a week

TNN / May 08, 2026, 23:44 (IST)

East Singhbhum's Deputy Commissioner, Rajiv Ranjan, has taken the reins in enhancing oversight of public services by requiring officials to embark on field visits. These inspections will cover schools, health facilities, and ration shops, allowing for immediate resolution of community issues and promoting efficient service delivery.