Mysuru: NR Foundation, the philanthropic arm of NR group, under project Prerepana upgraded and enhanced the Anganwadi centres in Ekalavyanagar and Ambedkar Ganaloka in association with the implementing partners Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) recently. 

The new Anganwadis were inaugurated by Women and Child Welfare Department’s Padma and Child Development Officer Manjula Patil. The Anganwadis were passed on to the community workers by NR Group Chairman.

Besides redecorating the classroom walls with paintings of cartoons, animals, birds and other interactive caricatures, the Foundation also provided required classroom furniture and toys. Electrical and civil fittings along with the toilets and the kitchens were also refurbished. At present there are nearly 30 students in each Anganwadi.

“As an organisation we have always worked for the betterment of communities in and around Mysuru. This initiative will facilitate the education for children in these areas. We look forward to moulding these children into responsible and contributing members of tomorrow’s society,” said NR Foundation Chairman R. Guru. 

Vishwa of Vishwa Arts, Ekalavyanagar Panchayat members Suvarna Chidanand, Bhagyamma, Revanna, Manjunath and Anganwadi Supervisor Vishalakshi were present at the function, according to a press release from NR Foundation.