Topic : Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
4. Elucidate how India’s Anganwadi system is getting some things right despite its many flaws. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The question aims to analyse the positives of the Indian Anganwadi system.
Key Demand of the question:
One must discuss in what way India’s Anganwadi system is getting some things right despite its many flaws.
Directive:
Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly narrate the background of Indian Anganwadi system.
Body:
Anganwadi is a type of rural child care centre in India. They were started by the Indian government in 1975 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services program to combat child hunger and malnutrition. Anganwadi means “courtyard shelter” in Hindi and other Indian languages.
Discuss their importance and significance in the development of children. Explain their positives over time.
Conclusion:
Conclude with their importance.
