Bihar Chief Minister Promotes Healthy Childhood Through Anganwadi Initiatives

Patna, September 29 (Daily Kiran) : Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary delivered a strong message for healthy childhood on September 29 by conducting an ‘Annaprashan’ ceremony for children at Anganwadi Center No. 137 in the Fulwarisharif High School campus. He emphasized the need to strengthen Anganwadi services across the state, focusing on children’s nutrition, health, and early education.

The Chief Minister inaugurated the state-wide ‘Aangan Ka Milan’ program by lighting a lamp. On this day, all 115,064 Anganwadi centers in Bihar held similar events. During his visit, Choudhary interacted with children, caregivers, and beneficiaries to gather insights about the services provided at the centers. He encouraged the children and distributed sweets among them.

Choudhary also reviewed various stalls set up by the Social Welfare Department and the Integrated Child Development Services Directorate. He presented symbolic checks to beneficiaries of the Chief Minister’s Kanya Utthan Yojana and the Prime Minister‘s Matru Vandana Yojana. Additionally, he conducted a ‘Godbharai’ ceremony for women and facilitated the Annaprashan for children. The Chief Minister honored Anganwadi workers and assistants with certificates of appreciation and distributed nutritious kits to beneficiaries. He also launched a booklet titled ‘Suposhit Bachpan Ki Rasoi.’

During the ‘Aangan Ka Milan’ program, beneficiaries of the Prime Minister’s Matru Vandana Yojana and the Chief Minister’s Kanya Utthan Yojana shared their experiences with the Chief Minister. He sought suggestions from beneficiaries and locals on how to enhance facilities at Anganwadi centers. The government is committed to taking necessary steps for improvements. Choudhary stated that the government is continuously working to provide better facilities for mothers and children before and after childbirth. He assured that efforts would be made to construct buildings for Anganwadi centers lacking proper infrastructure. The government’s goal is to ensure the health of both mothers and children while providing quality early education and adequate nutrition.

Choudhary noted that around 115,000 Anganwadi workers and assistants are dedicated to serving children and families. He urged Anganwadi centers to ensure that all small children in villages and nearby areas are linked to these centers.

He emphasized that a strong generation will lead to a stronger state and country. The ‘Aangan Ka Milan’ program will continue, building on various welfare schemes initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The government aims to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of these programs. The event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Social Welfare Minister Dr. Shweta Gupta, MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, MLA Shyam Rajak, and several senior officials, Anganwadi workers, children, and their parents.