Rajkot, Oct. 23 -- Gujarat is integrating technology, play-based education and nutrition services at model Anganwadi centres to support early childhood development, with Rajkot Municipal Corporation operating 364 centres across three zones.

The centres focus on preparing children for formal schooling through interactive learning activities, educational toys and smart televisions. Alongside language and mathematics, children are introduced to personal hygiene, handwashing, good manners and healthy eating habits.

Sardaben Desai, Programme Officer at Rajkot Municipal Corporation, said the Anganwadis operate for six hours a day, with the first four hours dedicated to play-based learning and the development of essential life skills.

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