What are Anganwadis ?

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Anganwadis are government-run child-care centers in India that are part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, which was launched in 1975 by the Government of India. The primary purpose of Anganwadis is to provide basic healthcare and nutritional services to children under six years of age, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, particularly in rural and underprivileged areas.

Anganwadis are child-care centers under the ICDS scheme, aimed at promoting child and maternal health, nutrition, and pre-school education, especially in rural and underserved areas.

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·       Anganwadis cater to children under six years of age, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, providing healthcare, nutrition, and education.

·       The ICDS scheme under which Anganwadis operate is one of the largest public welfare programs aimed at improving the nutritional and health status of young children and women.

·       Anganwadi workers play a crucial role in community outreach, spreading awareness about healthcare, nutrition, and child development.

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·       Child-Care Centres: Anganwadis are key in providing early childhood care and education to young children in rural and underprivileged areas, helping to address issues like malnutrition and poor health.

·       ICDS: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, through Anganwadis, focuses on improving maternal and child health, nutrition, and early childhood education.