Poshan Bhi – Padhai Bhi’ workshop successfully organised in Raipur

The Women and Child Development Department, Chhattisgarh organised a three-day workshop titled “Poshan Bhi – Padhai Bhi” from September 25 to 27 in the Abhanpur project area here. Anganwadi workers (AWTs) from 12 sectors actively participated in the programme.

The workshop focused on the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), particularly strengthening non-formal schooling and Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). Under NEP 2020, Anganwadi centres are no longer seen merely as sites for nutrition services, but as the first step in ensuring the cognitive, linguistic, physical, mental, and social development of children.

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Over the three days, the Anganwadi workers were trained through demonstrations of daily activities designed to achieve these developmental goals. The capacity-building sessions aimed to enable workers to integrate nutrition and education more effectively at the grassroots level.

Project Officer Rachayita Naidu, in her address, said that initiatives like “Poshan Bhi – Padhai Bhi” empower Anganwadi workers with new approaches to deliver quality early education. She stressed that guidance from sector supervisors and master trainers would help workers understand local challenges and adopt practical solutions. She also underlined that the initiative not only integrates education and nutrition but also advances a holistic model combining health, nutrition, and early education.

The workshop saw active participation and support from sector supervisors including Kanchanprabha Sahu, Kanta Lakda, Smita Dhruv, Rekha Sahu, Rekha Rajput, Vaishali Dewangan, Rashmi Devi Verma, Khemeshwari Sahu, Saroj Khobragade, and Kusum Singh Thakur. Institutions such as UNICEF, Vikramshila, Eduweave, and the Azim Premji Foundation also extended valuable collaboration.