1 year ago
Sikkim MP Pushes for Anganwadi Centre Infrastructure Upgrades
Imagine little schools called Anganwadi Centres in Sikkim helping kids.
The person in charge from Sikkim wants these schools to be better.
Right now, some don't have good classrooms or bathrooms.
He wants the government to give more money to build strong schools in the mountains, so kids have a safe place to learn.
Sikkim MP urges Centre to improve Anganwadi centre infrastructure.
Many centres in challenging areas like Sikkim lack essential facilities.
The MP highlighted the role of Anganwadi Centres under the ICDS scheme.
Current unit cost norms are insufficient for quality construction.
MP requested revised unit cost allocations for hilly states.
- Who
- Indra Hang Subba (Sikkim MP), Savitra Thakur (Union Minister).
- What
- Sikkim MP urges infrastructure improvements for Anganwadi centres.
- Where
- Sikkim and New Delhi (meeting location).
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but report dated August 7.
- Why
- To provide better facilities for early childhood education and support.
Government
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Construction Costs
Government
Current unit cost norms are insufficient for building climate resilient structures
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Key facts
- MP
- Indra Hang Subba
- Minister Addressed
- Savitra Thakur
- Focus
- Anganwadi Centre Infrastructure
- Location
- Sikkim
- Scheme
- ICDS
- Issue
- Inadequate Unit Cost Norms
Quotes
Indra Hang Subba
Sikkim Lok Sabha MP
“many AWCs across the country, especially in geographically challenging areas like Sikkim, continue to function from temporary or substandard structures that lack essential facilities such as child-friendly classrooms, safe kitchens, functional toilets, and secure boundary walls.”
theprint.in
“The existing budget allocations are insufficient to build durable, climate-resilient structures in hilly terrains due to significantly higher construction and transportation costs and limited working seasons.”
theprint.in
Sources
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