Yogi Govt To Provide Modern Play Facilities To 17,519 Anganwadi Centers, ₹87.60 Crore Approved
Lucknow: Yogi government has taken a major step to further strengthen the foundation for the state’s young children. Modern environments for play, learning and physical development will now be created for children at Anganwadi Centers and Bal Vatikas. Under the leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath, ₹87.60 crore has been approved for installing modern outdoor play materials at 17,519 co-located…
The Yogi government has approved ₹87.60 crore to provide modern play facilities at 17,519 Anganwadi Centers and Bal Vatikas across 40 districts in Uttar Pradesh. This initiative aims to strengthen the foundation of young children's education through activity-based learning, physical development, and enjoyable play environments. The procurement will be carried out through the GeM portal, with a robust monitoring mechanism involving district-level purchase committees and block-level task forces.
Outdoor play materials such as slides, seesaws, swings, roundabouts, and rocking boats will be installed, promoting physical activity and engaging children in different types of play. The government emphasizes the importance of quality, safety, and a three-year warranty for all equipment. Sandeep Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Basic Education, highlights the creation of an environment where play, activities, and learning complement one another.
Monika Rani, Director General, School Education, emphasizes the government's commitment to ensuring quality, safety, and effective use of the equipment through a clear system from procurement to installation and monitoring.
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