Delhi Government Shuts Anganwadi Centres Amid Heatwave, Ensures Nutrition Delivered to Doorsteps

In response to severe weather conditions, the Delhi government has closed all Anganwadi centres until June 30. To ensure the health and safety of children and mothers, the government is providing Supplementary Nutrition Food items as Take Home Ration, delivered directly to beneficiaries' homes, including those aged three to six years.

In an urgent response to the ongoing heatwave and extreme weather conditions, the Delhi government has declared the closure of all Anganwadi centres until June 30. This decisive measure seeks to safeguard the health and welfare of vulnerable populations, particularly children and mothers.

To mitigate the impact of these closures, the Kejriwal administration will supply Supplementary Nutrition Food items directly to beneficiaries' homes as Take Home Ration (THR). This initiative will include children aged three to six years who usually receive hot cooked meals at these centres, according to an official statement.

Delhi Women and Child Development Minister Kailash Gahlot emphasized the importance of these actions amid unprecedented heatwave conditions. 'The doorstep delivery of supplementary nutrition ensures that our beneficiaries continue to receive essential support without having to endure extreme heat,' he stated. The minister directed WCD Secretary to ensure compliance and provide daily reports.