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‘Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’ Scheme

The Union Ministry for Women and Child Development has launched a programme ‘Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’, which aims to make Anganwadi centres as nutrition hubs as well as education-imparting centres.

Key Highlights:

  • The programme will focus on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) at Anganwadis across the country. 

  • The ministry has allocated Rs 600 crore for the training of Anganwadi workers to implement the ECCE. 

  • The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) will provide training for Anganwadi workers. 

  • NIPCCD is an autonomous organization under the Union Ministry for Women and Child Development.

 

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