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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has revolutionized Anganwadi centers, transforming them from neglected institutions to technologically empowered service hubs. Under his leadership, over 11 lakh centers received smart devices and growth monitoring equipment, marking a significant leap in child welfare infrastructure. Smriti Irani highlighted the stark contrast between previous government's approach and Modi's systematic modernization. This initiative represents a comprehensive approach to improving early childhood care and development across India.

Key Points: Modi's Anganwadi Revolution Transforms Child Welfare

  • Modi government digitized over 11 lakh Anganwadi centers
  • Introduced smart devices for growth monitoring
  • Trained 10 lakh Anganwadi workers digitally and offline
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PM Modi didn't just speak of modernising Anganwadis but delivered it: Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani highlights PM Modi's groundbreaking Anganwadi modernization, empowering workers with technology and digital tools nationwide.

"PM Modi didn't just speak about modernisation but delivered it - Smriti Irani"

New Delhi, June 5

While the Modi government completes 11 years in power, 'Garib Kalyan' has remained at the core of governance as reflected in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oft-repeated pitch of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas'.

Much like Ujjwala Yojana, DBT, Jan Dhan Yojana and others, Anganwadi centres have seen upgradation and transformation for the first time, under Prime Minister Modi.

Former Union Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday explained in detail how the Anganwadis remained "institutions of no relevance" during UPA rule but became digitised and modernised under the Modi government.

The Modi Story, a popular social media handle on X, shared a video of Smriti Irani shedding light on the differences between the BJP and Congress regimes in their outlook, focus and governance regarding Anganwadis.

In the video, Irani, the former Women and Child Development Minister, said there is too much of a difference between boasting about bringing change and delivering it on the ground.

"PM Modi didn't just speak about modernisation but delivered it. He not just spoke about revamping old ways of working in the Anganwadis but also brought structural changes to ensure that the real change happens on the ground," she said.

Lamenting the ignorance and negligence of Anganwadi centres during the Congress regime, she said that it remained in power for so many years, but Anganwadis were never on its list of priorities.

Recalling the range of initiatives to strengthen Anganwadis, Irani said that under Prime Minister Modi, more than 11 lakh Anganwadis received smart devices and 12 lakh growth monitoring devices, a first in the country's history.

Over 10 lakh Anganwadi workers were trained digitally and offline, she further informed, calling it a true example of turning vision into action.

Notably, Anganwadi Services are one of the flagship programmes of the government providing early childhood care and development of the beneficiaries i.e. children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers through a large network of Anganwadi workers (AWW) and Helpers (AWH).

Under POSHAN Abhiyaan, the Aanganwadi workers (AWWs) have been technologically empowered with smartphones. A total of 11.03 lakhs smartphones have been procured by States/UTs.

In a first-of-its-kind initiative this year, the Women and Child Development Ministry decided to extend childcare services through Anganwadi cum Creche (AWCC).

- IANS

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rajesh K.
Finally our Anganwadi workers are getting the respect and tools they deserve! My sister is an AWW in UP and she says the smartphones have made tracking children's nutrition so much easier. Modiji's govt has truly empowered women at grassroots level 🙏
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Priya M.
While the digitization is commendable, I hope the training programs also focus on emotional development of children. Our Anganwadis need more than just devices - they need quality educational content and better infrastructure. The creche initiative is a good start though!
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Amit S.
As someone who grew up in a village, I've seen the pathetic condition of Anganwadis before 2014. Broken roofs, no toilets, workers using paper registers. Today my village Anganwadi has a tablet, clean toilets and proper learning materials. This is real vikas!
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Sunita R.
The numbers look impressive but implementation varies state to state. In our district, many Anganwadi workers still struggle with digital devices due to poor network. Government should focus equally on connectivity and maintenance. #GroundReality
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Vikram J.
Anganwadi modernization was long overdue! My wife is a pediatrician and she says the growth monitoring devices have helped identify malnutrition cases early. This will have generational impact on India's human capital. Kudos to Modi ji for prioritizing children's health 🇮🇳
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Neha T.
Good initiative but what about increasing honorarium for Anganwadi workers? They work so hard yet get paid peanuts. Digital tools are welcome but these women deserve better salaries and social security. Hope government addresses this soon 🤞

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