The role of Anganwadi in the growth and rural development in India

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Presented by S M Sehgal Foundations
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Early Childhood A Critical Phase

• Rapid brain growth influences cognitive function.

• The first five years are vital for human
  development.

• Underprivileged children are more vulnerable.

• Nutrition and environment greatly affect
  well-being.

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Anganwadi and Rural Development
Align with National Education Policy's focus on
early childhood education.
Challenges include limited training,
infrastructure, and worker workload.
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Anganwadi Services

• Preschool education through playful activities
  for holistic development.
• Supplementary nutrition hot meals, take-home
  rations, and growth monitoring.
• Nutritional and health support for women aged
  15-45 (counseling, home visits).
• Immunization, primary healthcare, and referral
  services for children and expectant/new mothers.

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Anganwadi Supporting Early Development

• Launched in 1975 to address child and maternal
  care.
• Numerous Anganwadi centers across India.
• Aims to combat hunger, malnutrition, and ensure
  inclusive child development.

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S M Sehgal Foundation A Committed Partner

• A leading rural development NGO in India.
• Supports Anganwadi centers since 1999.
• Works towards educational, nutritional, and
  overall development of women and children in
  rural areas.

Our Reach Impact
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Transforming Lives Rigarh Anganwadi Center
Renovation

• Located in Nuh, Haryana, serving a population of
  2,500.

• Improved infrastructure enhances service delivery
  for children women.

• Transformed through a CSR initiative by HDFC
  Parivartan implemented by S M Sehgal Foundation.

• Village Development Committee (VDC) played a key
  role in advocating for renovation.

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