Success story: Anganwadi children are studying in a clean and smoke-free environment by cooking on gas

Mahasamund news. Children are studying in Anganwadi centres of the district with joy and comfort even in the scorching heat. On one hand, the attendance of children has increased due to the pleasant environment, while the arrangement of coolers and fans has provided relief from the scorching heat in Anganwadi centres. With the initiative of Collector Prabhat Malik, 27 percent electrification work has been completed in all 1789 Anganwadi centres of the district. Here coolers and fans have been arranged in all Anganwadi centres. Improvement in the attendance of children is being seen due to their arrangement. At the same time, gas cylinders have been provided in all Anganwadi centres to get rid of smoke. Where children are getting a clean and healthy environment. Parents of children studying in Anganwadi are also looking happy with this arrangement. Lilima Dewar, mother of Siddhi Dewar, who studies in Anganwadi run in Sushil Samuel Ward of Mahasamund, said that due to the installation of coolers in Anganwadi this year, our children are going to Anganwadi regularly. Last year, she used to be reluctant to go to Anganwadi in summer. But this year she goes to Anganwadi happily. Similarly, Mr. Vishnu Dhiwar, father of Saurabh Dhiwar who studies in Anganwadi located in Nayapara Ward No. 11, said that we were worried because of the heat being a bit more this year, but due to the installation of coolers in Anganwadi centers this year, there is no risk of heat stroke for the children. Therefore, we are sending children to Anganwadi centers regularly without any worry.

chhattisgarh news It is known that various efforts are being made by 2Asan for the attendance, health and nutrition of children in Anganwadi centers. Efforts are being made to get rid of malnutrition through community based management. For health and nutrition, a detailed review is done by holding regular meetings of Women and Child Development Department, Health and Mitanins. Children are given nutritious hot food. Chikkibar made from Moringa and Ragi is also given under the Suposhan Abhiyan. Apart from this, ready-to-eat is also given to children as supplementary nutrition. Mr. Sameer Pandey, Program Officer, Women and Child Development Department, said that this year 400 adolescent girls suffering from anemia have been brought to normal condition. A total of 46 new Anganwadis have been approved for construction in the district from MNREGA convergence in 2023-24. Now the number of Anganwadi centers operating in their own buildings in the district has increased to 1699. 91 new centers have been built this year. At the same time, Nutrition Rehabilitation Centers have also been started in Pithora for malnourished children.

Anganwadi Worker It is worth mentioning that Anganwadi workers ensure prenatal and antenatal care for pregnant women and provide diagnosis and care for newborns and lactating mothers. Manage vaccination of all children below 0 to 6 years of age. Monitoring regular health and medical checkups for women and children is one of their main responsibilities.