Hands on workshop of Anganwadi Workers successfully conducted at Home Science College

Chandigarh, December 12, 2019: Hands on workshop of Anganwadi Workers was successfully conducted at Government Home Science College, Chandigarh. The Chief Guest for the valedictory session was Mrs.Navjot Kaur, Director, Social Welfare Department, Chandigarh Administration. The emphasis of the workshop was focused on Early Childhood Care & Education wherein Anganwadi workers play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between children and their holistic development. Various technical and demonstrative sessions were organized to aware Aaganwadi Workers covering numerous domains of development and significance of early years. Various topics like inculcating creativity and scientific temperament in children, physical and motor development, cognitive development, socio-emotional development, theme based curriculum, child safety and abuse, language development, common diseases and immunization, storytelling and puppetry, music and dance for children, assessment tools and techniques, partnership with parents and community, planning and organization of an ECCE center and common behavioural problems of pre-school children, were covered. Demonstration on low cost nutritious recipes was also conducted to make Anganwadi workers aware regarding the nutritional needs of children. Principal-cum-Course Director Prof. Sudha Katyal, appreciated the efforts of resource persons and applauded the enthusiastic involvement of Anganwadi workers throughout the training. Mrs. Navjot Kaur was highly delighted by zeal of Anganwadi Workers and praised the efforts of Home Science team for the successful conduct of the program. Anganwadi Workers gave highly positive feedback regarding the workshop and the way it was conducted.