Strengthening Anganwadi Services in Sasaram

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked by Shri Manoj Kumar to the Ministry of Women and Child Development regarding strengthening Anganwadi services in Sasaram, including infrastructure shortages, vacancies, and nutrition programs.

Who asked / answered

Shri Manoj Kumar (asked), Ministry of Women and Child Development (answered)

What the government said

• Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0
• 2,500 Anganwadi Centres sanctioned for construction in PVTG areas (59 in Bihar)
• 875 AWCs sanctioned under DAJGUA (45 in Bihar)
• 1,58,966 AWCs approved for drinking water facilities (12,767 in Bihar)
• 1,42,522 AWCs approved for toilets (18,758 in Bihar)
• 2 lakh AWCs sanctioned as Saksham Anganwadis (11,529 in Bihar)
• 10.8 crore Community Based Events conducted from 2018 to June 2026
• 156 crore Jan Andolan activities conducted since 2018

Points worth noting

• The answer does not provide specific details on the number of Anganwadi centres in Sasaram constituency, district-wise or block-wise for the last five years as requested in part (b)
• The answer states that implementation falls under State Governments and UTs administration, with regular engagements to address vacancies and infrastructure