J&K and Ladakh to Get Upgraded Anganwadi Centers Under Saksham Mission
The Indian government has sanctioned 338 Anganwadi centers in Jammu and Kashmir and 14 in Ladakh for upgradation under the Saksham Mission. The upgraded centers will feature modern amenities to enhance services for children and mothers.
Srinagar, February 7: The Centre has sanctioned 338 Anganwadi Centres in J&K and 14 in Ladakh for upgradation under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0.
According to official data, the upgraded Saksham Anganwadis will feature LED screens, water purifiers, Poshan Vatika (nutrition gardens), and learning materials to enhance services for children and mothers.
Under the initiative, aimed at improving nutrition and early childhood care services, 2 lakh Anganwadi Centres across India are being modernized, with 50,000 new centers planned over five years. Also, the government has ordered the upgradation of all mini-Anganwadis to full-fledged centers.
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