Will extend help for construction of anganwadi buildings: MLA

MLA J R Lobo has said that he will extend assistance for the construction of anganwadi buildings.

He was speaking at the Sthree Shakthi convention and Children's day celebrations organised by Anganwadi workers and assistants and Sthree Shakthi groups of Mangaluru South Assembly constituency on Saturday.

"If anganwadis have their own site, then all support will be extended for the construction of its building," he said.

Lauding the efforts of anganwadi workers, he said that anganwadi workers have been working towards ensuring that government schemes reach the commonman.

Mayor Kavitha Sanil said that the government should support sthree shakthi groups. Services of sthree shakthi members should be availed during the opening of Indira canteens, she said.

Diya Systems CEO Dr Ravichandran said that Diya Systems is ready to impart skill training for anganwadi workers free of cost.

Selco distributed tablets to 10 anganwadis. CDPO Shobha, Jyothi of Sthree Shakthi Okkuta and Women and Child Welfare department Deputy Director Sundar Poojary were present.

Children from the anganwadi centres presented a cultural programme.