Training of 2,500 Anganwadi Workers on Responsive Caregiving Completed

Building Capacity for Quality ECD Services

The MECDM has successfully completed a comprehensive training programme for 2,500 Anganwadi Workers on Responsive Caregiving practices across 7 districts of Meghalaya.

The training, conducted in collaboration with UNICEF and Tata Trusts, covered key areas including age-appropriate play-based learning, nutrition counselling for parents, growth monitoring techniques, and early identification of developmental delays.

Training Methodology

The programme used a cascading model where master trainers were first trained at the state level, who then conducted district and block-level trainings. Each session included hands-on practice with locally developed learning materials in Khasi, Garo, and English.