As part of its efforts to strengthen the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), the Bharatiya Janata Party Government in Rajasthan will shortly upgrade as many as 6,204 mini-Anganwadis as full-fledged Anganwadi centres. The upgradation, to be carried out from March 1, will help extend the benefits of schemes for mothers and children to all regions in the State.
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, who holds the Women and Child Development portfolio, said in Jaipur on Wednesday that the decision would make it easier for mothers and children to get nutritious food, while the children would be able to get good quality of pre-school education.
Over 62,000 Anganwadi centres are at present functioning under 304 projects in the State. These centres have played a significant role in improving the nutritional and health status of children up to six years of age.
