September 3, 2025 5:22 PM
Centre issues guidelines for co-location of Anganwadi centres with primary schools
The Central Government on Wednesday issued guidelines for the co-location of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) with primary schools, detailing minimum infrastructure requirements and operational criteria for effective implementation. India has over 14.02 lakh Anganwadi Centres, of which 2.9 lakh are already co-located with schools. The new initiative aims to expand co-location to ensure better resource utilization, improved school readiness among children, and stronger convergence between education and ...


