IMPHAL, August 16, 2025: In a major push to strengthen Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), the Social Welfare Department of Manipur has launched a three-day training programme under the Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi initiative for Anganwadi Workers across the state.
According to the government, the training will cover all 43 Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) projects, reaching 6,684 Anganwadi Workers by the end of August 2025. The sessions are being conducted by State Level Master Trainers.
The curriculum focuses on critical aspects of child development, including:
• Developmental domains for children aged 3–6 years
• Play-based learning and structured weekly activity calendars
• Nutrition, malnutrition management, and growth monitoring
• Hygiene practices and health awareness
• Parental engagement and community mobilization
• Assessment of learning outcomes
Officials said the initiative aims to enhance the role of Anganwadi Centres as hubs for both nutrition and early learning, ensuring a holistic foundation for young children.
A spokesperson from the Social Welfare Department emphasized that the programme would not only improve the quality of ECCE services but also empower Anganwadi Workers with modern tools and techniques for child development.
The initiative is expected to significantly strengthen grassroots-level interventions in health, education, and nutrition, contributing to Manipur’s long-term human development goals.
