Rohtak boosts anganwadis with Saksham upgrades

The district administration has upgraded 50 anganwadi centres into Saksham (Model) Centres equipped with improved infrastructure, enhanced service delivery, and enriched learning environments. The entire cost of renovation and upgrade has been borne by the administration.

Deputy Commissioner Sachin Gupta said the initiative aims to transform all anganwadi centres in Rohtak district into Saksham Anganwadi Centres. He emphasised that providing better facilities for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers remains one of the top priorities of the district administration.

He said several anganwadi centres had previously been operating in inadequate infrastructural conditions. To address this, the administration identified such centres and carried out targeted improvements to upgrade facilities.

For effective implementation and monitoring, Additional Deputy Commissioner Narender Kumar has been appointed as the nodal officer. He has been conducting regular visits to anganwadi centres, reviewing infrastructure, interacting with frontline workers, and issuing directions for further improvements. His field inspections, the Deputy Commissioner said, have been instrumental in streamlining the transformation process and raising service quality.

“The upgraded centres now feature clean and vibrant interiors, dedicated learning corners, and wall paintings to spark curiosity among children. The goal is to create a friendly and stimulating environment where children feel encouraged to attend regularly. Renovation works have also focused on safety, ventilation, sanitation, and basic amenities for women and children,” said DC Sachin Gupta.

He added that a detailed proposal is being prepared to systematically upgrade all remaining anganwadi centres in a phased manner, ensuring uniform quality standards across the district.

Highlighting the centres’ role in early childhood development, the DC noted that children aged three to six years are engaged in pre-school education through play-based learning, storytelling, and creative activities. “Many of these centres now function like mini-schools, providing children with uniforms, learning kits, and books. Regular growth monitoring, counselling sessions for mothers, and health awareness programmes are also conducted,” he said.