A critical review of Anganwadi centers in Nuapada District: Perspectives on pre-school education in Odisha

Abstract

The purpose of this Review Paper is to conduct an in-depth Analysis of the function that Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) play in the context of Pre-school Education in the Nuapada District of Odisha. The report offers a Comprehensive review of a number of different aspects, such as the Infrastructure, the Quality of Education, the level of Community participation, and the overall influence on Pre-school Education Programmes. The Study draws on data from the real World as well as Academic Literature to illustrate both the impressive efforts that are being made by AWCs in Nuapada District as well as the considerable obstacles that they are now experiencing. Numerous early Childcare Centres (AWCs) Struggle with Infrastructure deficiencies, insufficient teacher training, and impediments to Community participation, despite the fact that they serve as Key hubs for early Childhood Education and Development activities. However, despite these Limitations, there are possibilities for Creativity, Cooperation, and Policy intervention that may be used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Pre-school Education efforts within the district. This Research highlights the necessity of building the Ecosystem that supports Pre-school Education by placing an emphasis on the Holistic Development and Well-being of early children. The consequences of this study are for Policymakers, Educators, and Stakeholders.