Assam Ramps Up Childcare Infrastructure with Thousands of New Anganwadi Centres

Guwahati: Assam has surged ahead in early childhood development. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the state finished building 9,054 model Anganwadi Centres recently. These facilities act as safe, child-friendly hubs for local youth. They feature trained caregivers and upgraded gear meant to spark early learning.

Sarma shared the news on X. He explained that these centers serve the government's wider goal of building a "Viksit Assam." The state is not stopping at current totals. Officials have another 6,000 centres in the pipeline to keep the momentum moving forward.

Updated at 19th September 2026 at 9:50pm

Sarma shifted focus to Dhubri district on September 19 to open the new permanent building for the 108-year-old Sarbajanin Durga Mandir in Tamarhat. He noted that the project started during his 2021 visit and praised the final architectural design as a rare model for other parts of the state.

During the visit, locals pressed the Chief Minister for further infrastructure upgrades. Demands included a bridge over the Gangadhar river to link Tamarhat and Kathaltali, better hospital facilities, and a commercial complex. Sarma committed to looking into these requests.