Why have Anganwadi services stopped in Sirkazhi's J.J. Nagar?

Anganwadi services in J.J. Nagar were reportedly stopped since March 2025 after an incident involving a child, and despite community petitions, have not been reinstated.

What are the health consequences of denied Anganwadi services for children in Sirkazhi?

Children are showing visible signs of undernutrition, and activists note that nutritional vulnerability has increased significantly due to the lack of supplementary nutrition and other essential services.

Have authorities responded to the Anganwadi service denial in Arasur Gram Panchayat?

Residents have made repeated petitions to local and district authorities, but as of the report, the issue remains unresolved, with an ICDS official stating they would investigate.

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Sirkazhi Anganwadi Services Halted, Children Face Malnutrition

18 Jan

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Summary

110 families in Sirkazhi have been denied Anganwadi services for months.
Children exhibit visible signs of undernutrition; families struggle economically.
Local authorities have failed to address repeated petitions for aid.

Sirkazhi Anganwadi Services Halted, Children Face Malnutrition

More than 100 Scheduled Tribe families in Sirkazhi taluk have been without crucial anganwadi services for several months, leading to serious concerns about malnutrition among vulnerable groups. The affected settlement, J.J. Nagar, is home to 110 families whose children and pregnant women are missing out on vital support. Residents report that all services stopped in March 2025, following an incident near the anganwadi, and appeals to authorities have gone unanswered.

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme typically provides supplementary nutrition, take-home rations, pre-school education, and health monitoring. However, these benefits have been completely withdrawn for the families in J.J. Nagar. This cessation of aid has intensified the community's economic hardships, with many families dependent on irregular daily wages and struggling to afford nutritious food for their children, who now display visible signs of undernutrition.