Why in News?
On August 2, 2025, Maharashtra inaugurated India’s first AI-powered Anganwadi Centre in Waddhamna village, Nagpur district.
Part of the Mission Bal Bharari pilot initiative.
Description:
What is an Anganwadi Centre?
- Anganwadi = “courtyard shelter”
- Grassroots-level childcare and mother care centres under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme.
- Services offered:
- Supplementary nutrition
- Immunization
- Health check-ups
- Pre-school non-formal education
- Health & nutrition education
What Makes This Anganwadi Centre Special?
- Integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) for early childhood learning.
- AI Dashboards track learning progress and personalise content.
- VR Headsets used for interactive learning: poems, songs, and foundational literacy/numeracy.
- Ensures technology-led experiential learning for rural children.
Objectives of the AI Initiative:
- Bridge the rural-urban divide in early education.
- Promote interactive, joyful, and adaptive learning.
- Empower Anganwadi workers with smart classroom tools.
- Improve learning outcomes for children aged 0–6 years.
Training of Anganwadi Workers:
- Workers are trained to operate:
- AI-enabled teaching systems
- Smart classroom interfaces
- Student progress dashboards
Expansion Plan:
- 40 more AI-powered Anganwadis are planned in Nagpur district.
- Scalable model: potential blueprint for other states.
| Key Feature | Details |
| Launched in | Waddhamna village, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Launched by | Maharashtra Govt under Mission Bal Bharari |
| First of its kind in | India |
| Tech Used | AI, VR, Smart Dashboards |
| Age Group Covered | 0–6 years (Preschool/ICDS) |
| Related Scheme | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) |
| Target | Early childhood education in rural areas |
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