Gujarat: A statewide programme for the foundation laying and inauguration of 4,391 Anganwadi centres was organised in Gujarat from Banaskantha on October 30, 2026, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
As part of the statewide initiative, newly constructed Anganwadi centres in Vanchhara and Bhanpur villages of Padra block were inaugurated by Rajvirbhai Parmar, Chairman of the Women and Child Committee, along with local village sarpanches.
ICDS Programme Officer Savitri Nathji was also present at the inauguration ceremony.
New Anganwadi Centres Inaugurated in Vanchhara and Bhanpur
The inauguration programme in Vanchhara and Bhanpur focused on improving facilities for children and women in rural areas.
The newly constructed centres are expected to provide better infrastructure for delivering government services related to child nutrition, healthcare, early childhood education and maternal welfare. The participation of local representatives and ICDS officials highlighted the role of village-level institutions in implementing women and child development initiatives.
Gujarat’s 4,391 Anganwadi Centres Programme
The statewide programme covered the foundation laying and inauguration of a total of 4,391 Anganwadi centres across Gujarat.
The initiative aims to strengthen the Anganwadi infrastructure network and improve access to essential services, particularly in rural and remote communities.
Anganwadi centres operate under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) framework and play an important role in supporting children and mothers through various welfare programmes.
Why Are Anganwadi Centres Important?
Anganwadi centres provide several essential services for children and women, including:
- Child nutrition: Supplementary nutrition and support to address malnutrition.
- Healthcare: Basic health-related services and coordination with healthcare workers.
- Early childhood education: Pre-primary learning and activities for young children.
- Maternal welfare: Nutrition and health-related support for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Community awareness: Information about child development, nutrition, hygiene and family health.
The newly inaugurated centres in Vanchhara and Bhanpur are expected to improve access to these services for families in the surrounding villages.
Focus on Rural Women and Child Development
The expansion of Anganwadi infrastructure is part of the wider effort to strengthen services for children and women at the grassroots level.
For rural communities, properly equipped Anganwadi centres can serve as important local facilities for nutrition, early learning and maternal support.
The inauguration of the two centres in Padra, along with the statewide programme covering 4,391 centres, marks another step in expanding the infrastructure available for women and child development in Gujarat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many Anganwadi centres are covered under Gujarat’s statewide programme?
A total of 4,391 Anganwadi centres are covered under the statewide foundation-laying and inauguration programme.
2. Where was the statewide Anganwadi programme organised?
The state-level programme was organised from Banaskantha on October 30, 2026, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
3. Which villages in Padra received newly inaugurated Anganwadi centres?
The newly constructed centres in Vanchhara and Bhanpur villages of Padra block were inaugurated.
4. Who inaugurated the Anganwadi centres in Vanchhara and Bhanpur?
Rajvirbhai Parmar, Chairman of the Women and Child Committee, inaugurated the centres along with local sarpanches.
5. What services are provided by Anganwadi centres?
Anganwadi centres support child nutrition, healthcare, early childhood education and the welfare of pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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