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Seethakka adds egg biryani to Anganwadi plates
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Hyderabad: In a fresh push to transform Telangana's Anganwadi centres, women and child welfare minister Seethakka on Wednesday announced a slew of initiatives, including the bi-weekly introduction of egg biryani into the nutrition menu and the distribution of advanced smartphones to Anganwadi staff.
Speaking at a seminar in Hyderabad organised by the department of women and child welfare, Seethakka addressed critical issues affecting pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children at these grassroots centres. One of her first assurances was that the govt will supply benches to centres where women are still forced to sit on the floor.
"We are committed to improving the comfort, nutrition, education, and dignity of our women and children," she said, pledging to eliminate nutritional deficiencies among children and bolster health and learning outcomes at Anganwadi centres.
Among the key announcements include: Egg biryani twice a week to boost nutrition and variety in children's meals, modern smartphones for Anganwadi teachers, replacing outdated devices to improve record-keeping and communication, a new school bell system, designed to instil a sense of punctuality and discipline among both children and staff and distribution of 57 types of educational and recreational materials to enhance learning environments.
She also announced launch of the 'Amma Mata Anganwadi Bata' drive to increase enrolments and 'Selfie with Anganwadi' to promote visibility and engagement.
Seethakka also said that the department will soon fill 14,000 vacancies in Anganwadi centres to reduce workload and improve service delivery. She reiterated the govt's commitment to blacklisting suppliers of substandard materials, especially those dealing in egg supplies, to ensure quality food for children.
"The changes won't just be cosmetic. We are working systematically to bring dignity and discipline to Anganwadis across the state," Seethakka said.
