New Delhi, March 18 -- Karnataka Minister for Women and Child Welfare Lakshmi Hebbalkar on Wednesday announced that the state is set to introduce LKG and UKG classes in Anganwadis, alongside the launch of Government Montessoris to enhance early childhood education.

Speaking in the state assembly, Minister Hebbalkar said, "This time, we are set to start LKG and UKG classes in Anganwadis. We will be launching Government Montessoris."

She further highlighted the progress in upgrading Anganwadis, saying, "We have already upgraded 5,000 Anganwadis, and we are prepared to upgrade another 5,000 this coming June. We must provide quality education in Anganwadis as well."

Addressing queries related to staffing, she added, "Who comes to Anganwadi...