This Women's Day, celebrate Anganwadi workers, the unsung nutrition heroes

On International Women's Day 2023, know about Anganwadi workers, the women who work tirelessly to make sure that the nation's children and women receive support for their nutrition and health

"Rice alone is not enough; we need vegetables and pulses to cook with it. When my son lost his job during the Covid-19 pandemic, there were days when we just ate boiled rice that we got from the government. Had it not been for the support from women from Anganwadi centres, my grandchildren would have become weak and malnourished. I am very thankful to them because even during the deadly waves of the pandemic, Anganwadi workers worked hard and risked their lives to ensure my grandchildren get sufficient food and nutrition every day," said Kanti Ben, a 65-year-old widow from