CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to the holistic development of children and is continuously making efforts to further strengthen the infrastructure in Anganwadi Centres across the state. Special focus is also being laid on improving sanitation and hygiene facilities for children to ensure a clean, safe and healthy environment for them. This was stated by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur.
Sharing details in this regard, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that new toilets will be constructed for children in 2, 162 Anganwadi Centres in rural areas, with an estimated expenditure of around Rs. 7.78 crore. She added that approximately Rs. 36, 000 will be spent on the construction of each toilet.
She further informed that funds will soon be released to the districts for the construction of toilets in Anganwadi Centres so that the work can begin in a timely manner.
The Cabinet Minister said that these toilets will be constructed keeping in view the health, safety and hygiene of children, which will help provide better facilities to young children attending Anganwadi Centres and create a clean and healthy environment for them.