anganwadi

Definition

A rural mother and child care center in India, typically providing basic health services, supplementary nutrition, and pre-school education.

Etymology

Derived from the Hindi word 'angan,' meaning 'courtyard,' and 'wadi,' meaning 'shelter' or 'garden.' It refers to the traditional concept of a 'courtyard shelter' used for community support.

In the news

In this article, an anganwadi center is mentioned as a nearby facility where the school staff is forced to store their mid-day meal supplies due to a lack of a proper kitchen shed on the school campus.

Khankot’s ‘smart’ school struggles with basic infrastructure

The Tribune

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