Nurturing India’s future: Yogi Adityanath empowers Anganwadi workers with tech and training

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised that a healthy mother and well-nourished newborn are key to India’s strong future, noting that the "double-engine government" has implemented several initiatives toward this goal.

According to an official statement, during the programme, Adityanath distributed smartphones to 69,804 Anganwadi workers and supervisors, over two lakh growth monitoring devices, and appointment letters to 18,440 new Anganwadi workers and helpers.

Additionally, 3,170 Anganwadi centre buildings and 140 Child Development Project Office buildings were inaugurated or had foundation stones laid.


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Calling it a "long-awaited programme," he stressed equipping Anganwadi workers with smartphones to enable real-time data reporting, coupled with proper training.

Highlighting the expansion of Anganwadi centres under the National Education Policy 2020, he mentioned that 27,000 centres previously under basic education are being integrated into the Anganwadi network for pre-primary education.

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Adityanath praised the role of Anganwadi workers and helpers, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recognised their contribution, likening them to Yashoda for nurturing children, aligning with the government’s vision for improved child nutrition and maternal health.

(With inputs from agencies)