East Bardhaman Anganwadi Centers Celebrate Poush Parban with Traditional Pithas

• Anganwadi centers in East Bardhaman organized Poush Parban celebrations, serving traditional Pithas and other dishes.
• The initiative aimed to educate children about Bengali culture and festivals, involving students, workers, and guardians in Pitha making.
• Pitha festivals were held across Jamalpur, Raina, and Khandaghosh blocks, featuring dishes like Siddha Pitha, Patishapta, and Payesh.
• Child Development Project Officer Laleshwar Sharma, Supervisor Monalisa Mondal, and BDO Parthasarathi Dey attended the event.
• BDO Parthasarathi Dey highlighted that such events strengthen student-teacher bonds and introduce children to festivals, amidst ongoing complaints about regular Anganwadi food.

Why It Matters: East Bardhaman Anganwadi centers celebrated Poush Parban, offering traditional Pithas to children and pregnant women.