Bhubaneswar: In view of the probable cyclonic storm likely to affect Rayagada district, the Collector & District Magistrate, Rayagada has ordered closure of all Anganwadi Centres in the district on November 3 and November 4.
As per order issued by the, Social Welfare Section of Rayagada Collectorate, children shall not be called to the AWCs for pre-school activities/classes during this period. All Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) have been instructed to communicate the directions to all Anganwadi Workers and Helpers under their respective jurisdictions immediately and ensure strict compliance.
The order further states that necessary arrangements shall be made for uninterrupted distribution of dry ration/supplementary nutrition to all eligible beneficiaries, ensuring that nutritional support is not disrupted due to the cyclone situation. The safety of pregnant women, lactating/nursing mothers, children, AWWs and AWHs shall be accorded the highest priority.
Any damage to Anganwadi Centre buildings or related infrastructure caused by the cyclone shall be promptly reported by the concerned CDPOs for assessment. In case a centre is found unsafe or unsuitable for use, no pre-school activities/classes shall be conducted in the damaged building until it is declared safe. Suitable alternative premises shall be arranged.
The order shall remain in force on November 3-4 or until further orders.
