Children’s Day: Suja George Inaugurates Three Renovated Anganwadi Centres in Sarvagnanagar
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Bengaluru: As part of the Children’s Day celebrations, Suja George, Trustee of the Kelachandra Foundation, inaugurated three renovated Anganwadi centres in the Sarvagnanagar Assembly constituency.
On the occasion of Children’s Day, which coincides with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Suja George visited the Doddabanaswadi Anganwadi Centre in Banaswadi Ward, the Vinobanagar Anganwadi Centre in K.G. Halli Block and the Kariyannapalya Anganwadi Centre in Hennur Block on Saturday.
During her visits, she spent time with the children, interacted with them, distributed sweets and extended her Children’s Day greetings.
So far, 10 Anganwadi centres and one school renovated by the Kelachandra Foundation have been inaugurated. Renovation work covering 32 Anganwadi centres has been undertaken with support from the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL), to improve educational infrastructure and provide better facilities for children.
Speaking on the occasion, Kelachandra Foundation Trustee Suja George said, “Anganwadis are an integral part of the lives of thousands of families in Bengaluru, particularly those engaged in employment, business and daily-wage work. They provide children with a safe environment, nutritious food, early education and proper care while their parents are at work.
“Children need a strong foundation from an early age through learning, language development, creativity, skill-building and awareness of good health. Anganwadis play a crucial role in ensuring equal educational opportunities, particularly for children from economically disadvantaged and working-class families. An Anganwadi is not merely a childcare centre; it is the foundation for building a healthy, educated and capable next generation.”
475 Sweaters Distributed to Schoolchildren
As part of the Children’s Day celebrations, 475 sweaters were distributed to students of the Government Kannada Higher Primary School in Lingarajapuram.
Ravi Patel, President of Lingarajapuram Ward, who extended financial assistance for the initiative, was felicitated on the occasion.
Anganwadis to Provide an Inspiring Learning Environment
The comprehensive development initiative is being implemented under the guidance of Energy and Tourism Minister and Sarvagnanagar MLA K.J. George and the leadership of Rana George, President of the Kelachandra Foundation.
The renovation works include interior and exterior painting, electrical repairs, installation of new fans and lights, and repairs to grills and gates.
A 1,000-litre water tank has been installed at the Vinobanagar Anganwadi Centre. At the Kariyannapalya centre, the toilet and storeroom have been renovated, and new tiles have been installed.
The initiative aims to strengthen the infrastructure of Anganwadi centres across Sarvagnanagar and provide young children with clean, safe and attractive learning environments. The foundation continues to work towards improving facilities that support early childhood education, healthcare and the overall development of children.
Representatives who attended the programmes at the Anganwadi centres included M.S. Nagar Block President Raghu Devaraj, Ward President Ranganath, BDA member B.N.R. Amarnath, M.S. Nagar Block Mahila President Suguna and Youth Congress President Roopa.
At the programme held in K.G. Halli Block, Block President Sumitra Munikrishna, Ward President Kishore Yadav, Mahila Congress President Radha, and Vice-President Nazia were present.
At the programmes held in Hennur Block, Hennur Block President H.A. Pulkeshi, Lingarajapuram Ward President Patel Ravikumar, HBR Ward President Syed Kaleemulla, Kammannahalli Ward President Raja Dakshinamurthy, Hennur Block Mahila Congress President Farzana, and Sarvagnanagar Assembly constituency Youth Congress Vice-President Naveen Kumar participated.
