Centre to upgrade 5,008 ‘Anganwadi’ centres in Telangana at ₹30.04 crore
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Why in news
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced the upgrade of 5,008 Anganwadi Centres in Telangana into 'Saksham Anganwadis' under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 schemes.
Background
The project involves an investment of ₹30.04 crore to upgrade 5,008 centres in Telangana. Upgrades include LED screens, water filtration systems, 'Poshan Vatika' (nutrition gardens), and Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) paintings.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePoshan 2.0: A scheme aimed at strengthening Anganwadi centres to improve nutrition and early childhood care.
- FactMission Saksham Anganwadi aims to strengthen nearly two lakh Anganwadi centres across India.
- FactSupplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) aims to bridge the gap between Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) and Average Daily Intake (ADI).
- FactFortified rice is supplied to Anganwadi centres to control anaemia and meet micronutrient requirements.
- FactBuilding as Learning Aid (BaLA) involves using paintings and infrastructure as educational tools.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the 'Mission Saksham Anganwadi' and 'Poshan 2.0' schemes contribute to achieving the goals of early childhood care and nutritional security in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Nutritional gap: Addressing the disparity between Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) and Average Daily Intake (ADI) through fortified food.
- Pedagogical infrastructure: Utilizing Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) and Poshan Vatika to create immersive early childhood learning environments.
Keywords: Early Childhood Care · Nutritional Security · Poshan 2.0 · Supplementary Nutrition Programme · Micronutrient Deficiency
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