Anganwadis in India – Challenges and Way Forward
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The debate over the reopening of Anganwadis in India has been the centre of discussion since the effects of the pandemic seemed to subside. The Anganwadis in India have been closed since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the nation. The effects have been widely felt across the sectors it used to serve - the worst sufferers being the children from humble economic backgrounds. The debates not only highlight the importance of services they provide but their very vitality in the Indian education and health system as their closure impacted and weakened one of the primary social safety nets of India.
What are Anganwadis?
The meaning of the word “anganwadi” is “a courtyard shelter” in the Indian languages. The word has devRelated Posts
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