*Remaining 132 Anganwadi Centres in Final Stage of Construction, Will Soon Be Dedicated to Children: Dr. Baljit Kaur*
\n*Every Child Deserves Same Quality Early Learning Environment as Best Private Schools: Dr. Baljit Kaur*
\n*Modern Anganwadi Centres Will Promote Early Learning, Better Nutrition & Holistic Development of Children: Dr. Baljit Kaur*
\n*\u20b910 lakh released per centre under Mission Saksham; 132 more centres in the final phase*<\/p>\n
CHANDIGARH; 9th July 2026: (Press ke takat)<\/p>\n
Reaffirming its commitment to providing world-class early childhood care and education, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has completed the construction of 892 modern Anganwadi Centres across the state. Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said the state is rapidly expanding child-friendly infrastructure, with the remaining 132 Anganwadi Centres in the final stage of construction, ensuring that children across Punjab have access to safe, modern and enriching early learning environments comparable to the best private schools.
\nSharing this information, Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated, \u201cThe Punjab Government had set a target of constructing 1,024 new Anganwadi Centres across the state. Construction of 892 centres has already been completed, while the remaining 132 centres are in the final stage of construction and will soon be completed and dedicated to the children of Punjab.\u201d<\/p>\n
ThePunjab Women and Child DevelopmentMinister stated, \u201cOur government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to ensuring that every child, irrespective of economic background, receives the same quality early learning environment and play-based learning opportunities that are available in the best private schools. No shortage of funds will be allowed to hamper initiatives aimed at securing a brighter future for Punjab\u2019s children.\u201d
\n\u201cChildren are the nation\u2019s greatest asset. Every child deserves a safe, joyful and stimulating environment where they can learn, play and realise their full potential. Our government is committed to creating equal opportunities for every child, regardless of his or her socio-economic background,\u201d said the Minister.
\nMinister Dr. Baljit Kaur noted, \u201cThese new Anganwadi Centres are far more than brick-and-mortar structures. They are homes where the dreams of children from rural and underprivileged families will flourish. The smile on a child\u2019s face while learning and playing in a clean, safe and caring environment is the greatest reward for any government.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThese centres will also play a crucial role in combating malnutrition, promoting children\u2019s health and supporting their physical and cognitive development,\u201d she added.
\nMinister Dr. Baljit Kaur shared, \u201cAll the new Anganwadi Centres are being developed as per prescribed quality standards with a special focus on creating safe, child-friendly and inclusive infrastructure. Under Mission Saksham, \u20b910 lakh has been released for each Anganwadi Centre to provide essential facilities such as adequate seating arrangements, safe drinking water, modern sanitation facilities and enriching learning spaces that support the holistic development of children.\u201d
\n\u201cThe Punjab Government remains steadfast in its commitment to building a strong foundation for the future by investing in quality early childhood care and education. These modern Anganwadi Centres will ensure that every child receives a nurturing environment and an equal opportunity to grow into a healthy, confident and capable citizen,\u201d Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur affirmed.<\/p>\n
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*Remaining 132 Anganwadi Centres in Final Stage of Construction, Will Soon Be Dedicated to Children: Dr. Baljit Kaur* *Every Child Deserves Same Quality Early Learning Environment as Best Private Schools: Dr. Baljit Kaur* *Modern Anganwadi Centres Will Promote Early Learning, Better Nutrition & Holistic Development of Children: Dr. Baljit Kaur* *\u20b910 lakh released per centre […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":65161,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[9852,10243,14176,25,20,16185,9919,1,40921,3],"tags":[41071,41075,41073,41072,41074],"class_list":["post-65160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking","category-chandigarh","category-cover-story","category-english-news","category-india","category-national","category-politics","category-punjab","category-viral","category-world","tag-boosting-early-education","tag-investing-10-lakh-per-siteled-by-dr-baljit-kaurto-match-top-private-schools","tag-to-ensure-holistic-development","tag-under-mission-saksham","tag-with-892-centers-fully-built"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65160"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65162,"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65160\/revisions\/65162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/presskitaquat.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}