Samagra Shiksha Circular 2026: Anganwadi Centres to Continue in Government Schools | Co-located Anganwadi Guidelines

 


Anganwadi Centres to Continue in Government Schools: Samagra Shiksha Issues New Circular on Co-located Centres



Samagra Shiksha Circular 2026: Anganwadi Centres to Continue in Government Schools

The State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Hyderabad, has issued an important circular (C.No. 1028798/TSS/Pdg/T6/2026, dated 05 August 2026) regarding the functioning of Co-located Anganwadi Centres in Government Schools. The circular directs all District Educational Officers (DEOs), Mandal Educational Officers (MEOs), and Headmasters to ensure uninterrupted functioning of Anganwadi Centres and facilitate the relocation of centres functioning in rented private buildings to Government School premises wherever feasible.

Objective of the Circular

The primary objective is to strengthen Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and improve the implementation of Foundational Learning by ensuring better coordination between the School Education Department and the Women & Child Welfare Department.

Major Instructions Issued

1. Existing Co-located Anganwadi Centres Will Continue

  • All Anganwadi Centres currently functioning inside Government School premises will continue from the same locations.
  • Headmasters should ensure that the functioning of these centres is not disturbed.
  • Anganwadi Workers and Helpers should not be asked to vacate the school premises.

2. Relocation of Anganwadi Centres from Rented Buildings

The circular instructs:

  • DEOs and MEOs must collect details of Anganwadi Centres functioning in rented private buildings.
  • In coordination with ICDS officials, suitable Government School buildings should be identified.
  • These Anganwadi Centres should be shifted to Government School premises wherever feasible to improve infrastructure and convergence between departments.

3. Cooperation from All Stakeholders

All concerned officials, Headmasters, Anganwadi Workers and ICDS functionaries must work together to:

  • Ensure smooth functioning of Anganwadi Centres.
  • Provide a safe and child-friendly learning environment.
  • Support Foundational Learning initiatives effectively.

4. Monitoring by DEOs

District Educational Officers have been instructed to:

  • Monitor the implementation of the circular.
  • Submit compliance reports to the competent authority after implementation.

Benefits of the Circular

  • Better utilization of Government School infrastructure.
  • Stronger coordination between Education and ICDS departments.
  • Improved access to quality Early Childhood Care and Education.
  • Better support for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN).
  • Safe and convenient learning environment for preschool children.

Conclusion

This Samagra Shiksha circular is an important initiative aimed at strengthening preschool education by ensuring that Anganwadi Centres function effectively within Government School campuses. The move is expected to improve infrastructure, enhance convergence between departments, and provide better educational opportunities for young children across Telangana.

Samagra Shiksha Circular 2026

  • Anganwadi Centres in Government Schools
  • Co-located Anganwadi Centres
  • ECCE Telangana
  • Foundational Learning Telangana
  • Anganwadi Relocation 2026
  • Government School Anganwadi Circular
  • Telangana Education News
  • Samagra Shiksha Telangana
  • Anganwadi Government School Guidelines 2026

Samagra Shiksha Circular 2026: Anganwadi Centres to Continue in Government Schools | Co-located Anganwadi Guidelines

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Samagra Shiksha has issued a circular directing continuation of co-located Anganwadi Centres in Government Schools and relocation of rented centres to government school premises.

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