Bhubaneswar, Nov 29: On the third day of the Odisha Legislative Assembly's Winter Session, the Question Hour proceeded smoothly, with questions raised regarding the infrastructure of Anganwadi centres in the state. Women and Child Development Minister, Pravati Parida, responded to the queries posed by members, providing detailed insights into the ongoing developments.
The Minister revealed that out of the 74,224 Anganwadi centres across Odisha, 20,150 currently lack their own buildings. However, work is underway to construct buildings for 7,389 centres. As part of efforts to improve the infrastructure, 54,074 centres already have dedicated buildings.
Regarding the operational setup, 4,574 Anganwadi centres are being run in school buildings, 10,469 centres in community centres, and 3,890 centres are operating out of rented accommodations. Despite the challenges, the Minister assured that plans are in place to provide permanent buildings for all Anganwadi centres.
In response to a question by BJD MLA Ashwini Patra, the Minister outlined the government’s commitment to resolving space issues by purchasing land and constructing buildings wherever necessary, with the aim of ensuring that every Anganwadi centre has its own dedicated space.
The government is working towards addressing these infrastructure issues swiftly, and Parida emphasized that all Anganwadi centres will soon have their own buildings, ensuring better facilities for children and workers.
