Gujarat first state in India to provide gas connections to all its 53,065 Anganwadi centers. Minister of State for Women and Child Development Praful Pansheriya said the move was made with the health and safety of workers and children in mind. Kheda district has received 1,979 gas connections, Gandhinagar 951, Mahisagar 1,316, Aravalli 1,450, and Jamnagar 888 connections. The government has allocated Rs 6,630 per center to implement this scheme. Gujarat government, in collaboration with the Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC) group, announced the construction of 607 new AnganWadi-Nand Ghars in 2024. This initiative aims to provide modern facilities and create a conducive environment for early childhood development, the minister said. He added that as of June 30, 2023, the state boasts 53,027 operational Angan Wadi centers, with 52,289 Angan wadi workers and 45,334 helpers dedicated to serving children and mothers across urban and rural regions.
