(a) whether the Government is planning to organize a programme to distribute school uniforms to children from Anganwadi Centres;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor along with the roadmap of the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a) to (c): The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is one of six services provided to children in the age group of 3-6 years at Anganwadi Centres. The service comprises of age appropriate activity book, contextualized curriculum and assessment cards. Funds are being provided to all AWCs and Mini AWCs @ Rs. 5,000/- per annum across the country for effective implementation of ECCE in all Anganwadi Centres. However, under the existing norms of Anganwadi Services Scheme, there is no provision for distribution of school uniforms to children from Anganwadi Centres.
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