- Under Palna Scheme, the provision of Anganwadi cum Creches has been introduced by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- It is a sub-scheme under Mission Shakti.
Objectives
- Quality crèche care facility by providing a safe and secure environment for Children.
- To support the nutritional, health, and cognitive development of children.
- Enable mothers to take up gainful employment.
Key Services under the Palna Scheme
- Sleeping facility
- Early stimulation for children below 3 years of age
- Pre-school education for children between the ages of 3 to 6 years.
- Supplementary nutrition (to be locally sourced)
- Growth Monitoring, health check-ups, and immunization in convergence with POSHAN 2.0
Funding Pattern
A funding ratio of 60:40 between the Central Government and State Government.
