Transforming Anganwadis: Odisha's Ambitious Infrastructure Initiative
Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida inaugurated 913 new Anganwadi centre buildings, emphasizing government efforts to provide permanent structures for all such centers. The mission aims to convert all 74,224 centers into 'Sakhyam Anganwadis'. Statewide initiatives focus on building infrastructure and improving facilities.
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In a significant move towards improving early childhood education and care infrastructure, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated 913 new Anganwadi centre buildings via virtual mode. The initiative underscores the state government's commitment to providing permanent structures for all Anganwadi centers, which are currently operating from temporary accommodations.
Parida announced that the state aims to transform all 74,224 Anganwadi centres into 'Sakhyam Anganwadis'. This mission mode operation responds to the Chief Minister's directive to ensure every centre has its own building, addressing storage and operational challenges faced by centres lacking permanent infrastructure.
The effort represents a broader vision for a developed Odisha by 2036, linked with national goals for 2047. This infrastructure push includes a focus on cleanliness, drinking water, and converting Anganwadi centers into community-engaged entities, as evidenced by the 'Let's visit Anganwadi' campaign, which has seen participation from over three lakh people.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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