(a) whether the Government proposes to open AnganwadiCentres under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme on the basis of distance in place of population across the country including Jharkhand;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be done; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)
(a) to (c): Under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, an Anganwadi Centre (AWC) can be opened on the basis of
(i) population norms, i.e., entire population of the area/habitation, including children; and
(ii) where child population is not less than 40 having no AWC. There is no other criteria for opening of an AWC.