Oxford University
OUP India establishes 100 libraries for underprivileged children
Anganwadis are rural childcare centres under India’s Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme. They provide essential services such as early childhood education, nutrition, health check-ups, and immunization for children under six years of age, playing a critical role in supporting learning and development in underserved communities.
Each of the 100 Anganwadi centres is equipped with dedicated book racks containing a curated collection of nearly 350 books. These include colourful picture books and engaging content on alphabets, numbers, colours, shapes, and storytelling—designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and integrate reading into children’s daily routines. The initiative aims to make reading approachable and exciting, foster a lifelong love for books, and embed reading as a natural part of daily life.