Bihar fills 22,891 Anganwadi posts and creates 22 new Special Courts
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Bihar cabinet approved the filling of over 22,000 Anganwadi posts to strengthen the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) framework.
Background
The Bihar cabinet approved 22,891 Anganwadi Worker/Helper posts under ICDS and 22 new Special Court positions. The cabinet also approved a ₹106.39 crore scheme for Vegfed's cooperative structure and bridge projects on NH-333A in Jamui.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeICDS: Integrated Child Development Services is a government program providing food, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under 6 years.
- FactBihar cabinet approved 22,891 Anganwadi posts and 22 new Special Court positions.
- PlaceNH-333A is a National Highway passing through the Jamui district of Bihar.
- BodyVegfed: A cooperative federation for the production and marketing of vegetables.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of Anganwadi centers in achieving the goals of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and improving nutritional outcomes in rural India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Nutritional security
- Early childhood education
- Last-mile delivery
- Infrastructure challenges
Keywords: Human capital · Nutritional security · Last-mile delivery · Cooperative federalism
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