More than 1 crore people participate in three-day programme; Anganwadi workers honoured on an unprecedented scale

Jaipur, Sept 2026 : The Directorate of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Rajasthan, organised the three-day ‘Angan Milan Seva’ programme from September 25 to 27 at all Anganwadi centres across the state as part of the Viksit Bharat Jan Seva Abhiyan, being conducted from September 17 to October 17, 2026

The programme was organised at around 63,000 Anganwadi centres across Rajasthan and witnessed the participation of more than 1 crore people, according to estimates. It was the first time that Anganwadi workers were honoured on such a large scale

As part of the programme, Anganwadi workers and helpers were felicitated, presented with a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, honoured with garlands and gifted saplings

A key feature of the event was the enthusiastic participation of local residents from both urban and rural areas, along with elected representatives, who encouraged and appreciated the work of Anganwadi personnel

Special activities were also organised for beneficiaries visiting the Anganwadi centres. Traditional ceremonies, including god bharai for pregnant women and annaprashan for infants of lactating mothers, were conducted during the programme

The celebrations featured folk songs, traditional music and folk dances, with women participating enthusiastically at the Anganwadi centres. Nutrition-related activities and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) initiatives were also organised

The programme provided Anganwadi workers with an opportunity to feel that their contribution to building the country's next generation was being recognised and appreciated by society on a large scale

On the occasion, Anganwadi workers and helpers expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Women benefiting from schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and the Chief Minister's Matritva Poshan Yojana also expressed their appreciation for the services being provided through Anganwadi centres