New Delhi: More than 180 children and 18 pregnant women are now getting benefits of Anganwadi scheme, which was opened after the intervention of Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) in one of the areas in Shahdara. DCPCR member Ranjana Prasad told Millennium Post that they received a complaint on May 14 from a resident of Shahdara. "The complainant told us that there was no Anganwadi in the area," said Prasad.
She added that a DCPCR team was sent to the spot to inspect the area. It was revealed that there were 186 children (0-6 years) and 18 pregnant women. "Some of the kids were malnourished," DCPCR official said. According to child rights body, they informed the concerned Delhi government authority regarding the issue which turns out to be fruitful. Recently the commission enquired the complainant about the current status of the project. They came to know that the locality now enjoys the basic facilities of the Anganwadi.
In July, two more anganwadis were opened in Delhi after the intervention of the commission. "Poor people are not aware that government has a scheme for the good health and free education of their children. If children are connected to Anganwadi, we can prevent the problem of malnutrition," said Ranjana Prasad.