MIS portal for Anganwadi Services Training Programme launched  

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has launched Management Information System (MIS) portal for Anganwadi Services Training Programme.
The portal has been developed by Ministry of WCD in collaboration with National Informatics Centre (NIC) for submission of applications and estimates by NGOs for carrying out Anganwadi Services (ICDS) Training through Anganwadi Workers Training Centres (AWTC) and Middle-Level Training Centres (MLTC).

Key Facts

The phase 1 of portal will enable NGOs to submit proposals to respective states/UTs which in turn will process proposals and recommend requirement of funds for running programme. On this request, Central government will further examine proposal and release funds. It will ensure that funds are released timely and reach beneficiaries for training purpose.

Anganwadi Services Training Programme

The programme comes under Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme which is centrally sponsored scheme. The training to Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) and Supervisors at AWTCs and MLTCs is part of the Anganwadi Services.
The AWTCs and MLTCs are run either by respective state governments/UT administrations or by NGOs under supervision of states/UTs.  The Union Government releases funds required for implementation of  scheme to states/UTs.

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018