Bihar to Set Up Anganwadi Centers Inside Government Schools, ACS Orders Construction

Patna, Bihar – The state administration has issued a directive, through the Administrative Control Service (ACS), to integrate Anganwadi centers into the campuses of government schools across Bihar. The move is part of a broader effort to streamline early childhood care and education by utilizing existing school infrastructure.

Officials highlighted that many districts face acute shortages of land for standalone Anganwadi facilities. By co‑locating these centers within school grounds, the government expects to maximize space usage and provide seamless access to nutrition and pre‑school services for children in underserved areas.

While the decision outlines the intent to construct dedicated Anganwadi units inside schools, the specific funding scheme or existing development programme that will finance the construction has not been disclosed yet. Authorities indicated that details will be communicated in forthcoming circulars.