Assam Cabinet has approved guidelines for setting up Anganwadi Center Management Committees, ensuring functioning of Anganwadi Centres.
Anganwadi Center Management Committees (AWCMCs) play a critical role in the functioning and governance of Anganwadi Centers (AWCs), which are part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme in India. These committees are established to promote community participation, ensure accountability, and enhance the quality of services provided by AWCs.
Structure of AWCMCs
- Composition:
Chairperson: A respected member of the local community (e.g., panchayat member or community leader).
Members: Include parents of children enrolled in the AWC, local women, representatives from self-help groups (SHGs), school teachers, and health workers like ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists).
Anganwadi Worker (AWW): Acts as the Member Secretary.
- Size: Typically, committees consist of 10-15 members, depending on the community size and local needs.
Functions of AWCMCs
- Monitoring and Oversight:
Ensure proper delivery of services like nutrition, health check-ups, immunizations, and pre-school education.
Monitor the quality and quantity of supplementary nutrition provided to children and pregnant/lactating women.
- Community Mobilization:
Promote awareness about maternal and child health, nutrition, and early education.
Encourage participation of parents and caregivers in AWC activities.
- Resource Management:
Supervise the utilization of funds and resources allocated to the AWC.
Identify additional resources from the community for the AWC, such as infrastructure or voluntary services.
- Grievance Redressal:
Address complaints or issues raised by beneficiaries regarding the functioning of the AWC.
- Planning and Implementation:
Assist in planning local-level activities, such as health and nutrition days or awareness drives.
Ensure alignment of AWC services with community needs.
Course Purchase Query 