A show cause notice has been served on Supervisor of Integrated Child Development Project, Kolar on detection of irregularities in Anganwadi centres. The irregularities came to the fore during surprise inspection of Anganwadi centres under Kolar Project by Principal Secretary Women & Child Development JN Kansotiya and Commissioner Integrated Child Development Schemes Pushplata Singh on Friday.
Principal Secretary Women & Child Development and Commissioner ICDS found irregularities in Neelbad and Mandauri anganwadi centres. They ordered to issue show cause notice for this to Supervisor Shailbala Gohiya asking her to reply within 7 days.
During inspection, records available at Anganwadi centres were examined. Quality and quantity of available stock was checked. Information was sought about daily receipt of nutritious diets and other materials. Directives were given for proper maintenance of records. The Principal Secretary and the Commissioner ICDS directed to conduct pre-school and learn-while-play activities till 1 pm.
Surprise inspection of anganwadi centre at village Mandauri was also undertaken. Discussions were held with mothers and children present at the centre. Directives were given to anganwadi assistants and workers to give entry to children inside the centre daily only after washing their hands and feet. The Principal Secretary got children’s hands washed in his presence. Discussions were held with Sarpanch and public representatives on extending co-operation in regular monitoring of anganwadi centre and schemes’ implementation. The Principal Secretary directed that food should be served only through Sanjha-Chulha’s kitchen shade on school premises. Anganwadi worker and Supervisor were instructed to ensure quality in pre-school activities.
Sneh Shivirs under Suposhan Abhiyan were also inspected and consultancy services and distribution of nutritious diet to extremely under-weight children and their mothers were reviewed. The Principal Secretary expressed satisfaction over attendance and on-going activities at 3rd phase Sneh Shivirs under Suposhan Abhiyan at centre number 762 at Panchsheel Nagar. Apart from children, the Principal Secretary and Commissioner also talked to mothers present on the occasion and sought information about services being provided at the camp.