Ama Sundargarh District Administration Sundargarh

All Anganwadi Centres in Sundargarh are now being developed on the BaLA model which is a nationally recognised concept for strengthening Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). The BaLA model Anganwadis will thus engage children in a playful atmosphere and help them learn with fun. This will aid in the children’s physical, mental and cognitive development

Sundargarh district administration has implemented Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting in all 17 blocks to check the depleted groundwater levels. The project is implemented on the roofs of various government offices, hostels, hospitals, schools & other buildings. As of March 2021, more than 350 projects have been completed. The District Mineral Foundation Sundargarh, (DMF) has provided financial assistance for the initiative.

The District Administration of Sundargarh took timely steps to contain the spread of COVID19 pandemic amid the 2nd wave in India. Checking migrant population, screening them at border checkpoints, mandatory quarantine, screening of people from other states, COVID Express Ambulance, setting up Containment Zones, advising individuals through District Helpline numbers and streamlining Testing, Treatment and Vaccination infrastructure are key among various other interventions.  

Severe Acute Malnourishment (SAM) children in the tribal dominated Sundargarh being special attention by the District Administration of Sundargarh. Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRC) in the district take care of nutrition, health checkup and treatment of such children to nourish them back to normal. The children are kept at NRC for 25 days or till they achieve non SAM status.    

To provide quality education, enhance soft skills, foster scientific spirit and make better future citizens, the District Administration Sundargarh under the aegis of 5T Department, Govt. of Odisha has embarked on transformation of 383 Government, Aided & TRW High Schools in the district. 50 Schools have been taken up to transform in the first phases targeted to finish by 02 October, 2021 while the rest 333 schools will be completed by 2023-24.   

The initiative to construct Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) Model Anganwadi Centres in the district by the Sundargarh district administration aims to make the centres more engaging, attractive and learning centric. Facilities like painted walls, number walls, solar system themed ceilings, board games on the floor inside and playground, sand pit, swings, see saw on the outside would make the children want to come to the AWC more often and help their cognitive and physical growth.