Fact Sheet about Anganwadis in Delhi

Fact Sheet of Anganwadis visited on: 14 June 2011, Tuesday

Anganwadi, which is considered to be the courtyard shelter of children and women, can be reached in every locality within the walking distance of 1-2 minute from each other. The child and mother care center sponsored by the government of India is now within the reach of every family. But even after such a large number of anganwadis situated, we found that the neighbours are unaware of its existence. On enquiring about the address of anganwadi located at 4622/50 Reghar Pura, a resident who lives beside the anganwadi assured the non existence of any such anganwadi in this locality.

When we reached to the address (given on the website of the Ministry), we found a small room occupied with sags and water containers left no space for more than 3-4 children at a time. Out of 45 children (0-6 years) registered in the anganwadi, zero was present i.e. nobody was there. The food (supplementary nutrition), meant for distribution was kept uncovered and was distributed to some building workers in-spite of children. It was informed that it is the daily routine of the anganwadi.

We were surprised to see that on second day the anganwadis was locked even on a working day. We think people are not interested to improve the life of our young India. They are just ignoring their responsibilities for such a important cause which signifies the basis of human development and overall growth of India. They are just weekening the roots and foundation. We have to bring the same before the Indian Government.