June 2025

A Colourful Beginning in Ullal

On April 15, the Anganwadi centre in Ullal was inaugurated, alongside nine others virtually across Bengaluru, marking a vibrant step forward for early childhood care. Through a collaboration between Saamuhika Shakti partners Sparsha Trust and WaterAid India, and the Directorate of Women and Child Development (DWCD), the centres now feature safe learning spaces, improved WASH infrastructure, and new teaching materials – benefiting families, especially from waste-picking communities. 

As DWCD Deputy Director Sidramappa noted at the event, these upgraded centres now offer quality education “as good as any convent school.”

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Photos by: Vinod Sebastian

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This transformation was made possible through the collaboration of Saamuhika Shakti partners Sparsha Trust and WaterAid India, in partnership with the Directorate of Women and Child Development (DWCD). The upgraded Anganwadis stand as a testament to what collective impact can look like on the ground.

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The newly upgraded centres now boast safe, vibrant, and child-friendly learning spaces, as part of the BLES (Building Learning Environment at Schools) model. They are equipped with improved WASH infrastructure, a variety of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs), and—most importantly—a sense of dignity and confidence for the children and families they serve.

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At the Ullal inauguration, DWCD’s Deputy Director Sidramappa shared, “Parents can now confidently send their children to the Anganwadi for free, quality education. These centres are now as good as any convent school!” His words reflected a powerful shift in community perception and pride.

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The event drew together Anganwadi supervisors, Bal Vikas Samiti members, local leaders, DWCD officials, and Saamuhika Shakti partners. Their presence celebrated not just infrastructure, but the collective will to invest in a better future for children from vulnerable communities.

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These upgraded Anganwadis are more than buildings—they are symbols of inclusion, care, and opportunity.

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To read more, check out this feature by Y Maheswara Reddy for Bangalore Mirror: New hope for little learners

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June 2025

A Colourful Beginning in Ullal

On April 15, the Anganwadi centre in Ullal was inaugurated, alongside nine others virtually across Bengaluru, marking a vibrant step forward for early childhood care. Through a collaboration between Saamuhika Shakti partners Sparsha Trust and WaterAid India, and the Directorate of Women and Child Development (DWCD), the centres now feature safe learning spaces, improved WASH infrastructure, and new teaching materials – benefiting families, especially from waste-picking communities. 

As DWCD Deputy Director Sidramappa noted at the event, these upgraded centres now offer quality education “as good as any convent school.”

‍

Photos by: Vinod Sebastian

‍

PHOTO STORY

‍

This transformation was made possible through the collaboration of Saamuhika Shakti partners Sparsha Trust and WaterAid India, in partnership with the Directorate of Women and Child Development (DWCD). The upgraded Anganwadis stand as a testament to what collective impact can look like on the ground.

‍

The newly upgraded centres now boast safe, vibrant, and child-friendly learning spaces, as part of the BLES (Building Learning Environment at Schools) model. They are equipped with improved WASH infrastructure, a variety of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs), and—most importantly—a sense of dignity and confidence for the children and families they serve.

‍

At the Ullal inauguration, DWCD’s Deputy Director Sidramappa shared, “Parents can now confidently send their children to the Anganwadi for free, quality education. These centres are now as good as any convent school!” His words reflected a powerful shift in community perception and pride.

‍

The event drew together Anganwadi supervisors, Bal Vikas Samiti members, local leaders, DWCD officials, and Saamuhika Shakti partners. Their presence celebrated not just infrastructure, but the collective will to invest in a better future for children from vulnerable communities.

‍

These upgraded Anganwadis are more than buildings—they are symbols of inclusion, care, and opportunity.

‍

To read more, check out this feature by Y Maheswara Reddy for Bangalore Mirror: New hope for little learners

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