ANGANWADI PROTOCOL FOR DIVYANG (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Govt Schemes)

Context: The Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs recently launched the Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children.

Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children

• About: This initiative is an integral element of the Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi program, falling under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry for Women and Child Development.
• Focus: To underscore the importance and feasibility of enhancing children’s well-being through early intervention and specialized support.
• Targeting: Emphasis will be on infants and young children at risk or with disabilities and/or developmental delays.

Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi

• About: Through the "Poshan bhi, Padhai bhi" ECCE policy, every child is targeted to receive a minimum of two hours of high-quality preschool instruction daily.
• Integration with National Education Policy: ECCE is a crucial element of Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, aligned with the National Education Policy.
• Fund: Rs 600 crore to train Anganwadi Workers, ensuring effective implementation of ECCE.
• Objective: The program aims to not only enhance Anganwadi centers as nutrition hubs but also to transform them into education-imparting centers.