Anganwadis

 

                Anganwadis are basic child development centres that function for the welfare of children and women in both rural and urban areas. Operating under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, Anganwadis provide a range of welfare services to children below six years of age, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls.

Through Anganwadis, children receive pre-school education, supplementary nutrition, health check-ups, growth monitoring, and immunization services. In addition, pregnant women and nursing mothers are provided with health and nutrition awareness programmes and guidance.

Anganwadis play a vital role in ensuring the physical, mental, and social development of children and in improving maternal and child health. Their services also help reduce malnutrition and health-related problems in the community while promoting healthy lifestyles and overall well-being.

 

Objectives of Anganwadis

  1. To ensure the holistic development of children below six years of age.
  2. To reduce malnutrition among children and improve their health status.
  3. To improve the health and nutritional status of pregnant women and lactating mothers.
  4. To provide pre-school education and prepare children for formal schooling.
  5. To deliver essential health services such as immunization and health check-ups.
  6. To monitor the growth and development of children regularly.
  7. To create awareness among parents about health, hygiene, and nutrition.
  8. To help reduce infant mortality and maternal mortality rates.
  9. To promote the physical, mental, social, and cognitive development of children.
  10. To enhance the welfare and quality of life of women and children in the community.
 

 

Anganwadis in Poothrikka Grama Panchayat

A total of 22 Anganwadis are functioning within the jurisdiction of Poothrikka Grama Panchayat. These Anganwadis operate under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme and provide a variety of welfare services to children below six years of age, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls.

The Anganwadis offer supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, health check-ups, growth monitoring, immunization services, and health and nutrition awareness programmes. These 22 Anganwadis play a significant role in promoting the holistic development of children, ensuring maternal and child welfare, and improving the overall health and well-being of the community.

 

 

Model Anganwadi-– Centre No. 135-Meempara Model Anganwadi 

                                    

                Meempara Model Anganwadi, Centre No. 135, is a child-friendly early childhood care and development center functioning under Poothrikka Grama Panchayat. The Anganwadi provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, supporting their physical, mental, social, and emotional development.The centre offers pre-school education, supplementary nutrition, health and hygiene awareness, and various activities that promote learning through play. Equipped with modern facilities, a spacious playground, and age-appropriate learning materials, the Anganwadi ensures the holistic development of children.Meempara Model Anganwadi serves as a model institution dedicated to providing quality care, education, and well-being for young children while supporting the health and nutrition needs of mothers and families in the community.