Sambhar Hosts Anganwadi Enrollment Drive and Farewell Ceremony; Dy CM Diya Kumari Distributes Kits to Children

Jaipur, March 2026 : An Anganwadi enrollment drive and farewell ceremony was organised on Tuesday at the Child Development Project Office in Sambhar Lake, Jaipur, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Women & Child Development Minister Diya Kumari.

During the event, Diya Kumari welcomed newly enrolled children at the programme organised by the Directorate of Integrated Child Development Services at Darbar Senior Secondary School in Sambhar. She distributed portfolio kits to Anganwadi children, which included colours, water bottles and toys. These kits aim to promote learning through play and ensure a safe, healthy and engaging environment for children at Anganwadi centres.

The ceremony was attended by Sub-Divisional Officer Rishi Raj Kapil, ICDS Deputy Director Parthavi Sharma, Deputy Director of Women Empowerment Rajesh Dogiwal, Programme Officer RPS Sapna Maurya, CDPO Priya Kumawat and other dignitaries.

Marking the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister cut a cake to celebrate a child’s birthday and the enrollment festival. She also visited exhibition stalls where materials and toys donated by benefactors were distributed. The stalls showcased teaching aids made from locally available materials, demonstrating innovative methods to prepare children for formal schooling through play-based learning.

Children who completed six years of age were awarded comprehensive certificates (ECCE e-certificates). Benefactors who contributed to the development of Anganwadi centres and schools were also honoured during the programme.

A total of 1,600 registered children in the 3–6 age group under the Sambhar project received portfolio kits, water bottles and toys donated by philanthropists. The event also featured cultural performances by children, who presented patriotic dance routines.

Diya Kumari inspected the Anganwadi centre operating within the school and reviewed the pre-school education activities being conducted. Officials briefed her on play-based learning methods and the provision of hot nutritious meals for children at the centres.

On the occasion, she also distributed NEP-based holistic report cards and visited the Anganwadi centre in Ward No. 3, where she interacted with children.

Additionally, the Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated a “Jal Mandir” (water facility) constructed for Anganwadi and school children by a local benefactor. It was noted that philanthropists have donated over 1,600 Anganwadi portfolio kits and toys in the region. Civic Development Committee President Anil Gattani also announced the adoption of all Anganwadi centres under the Sambhar municipality.