Ghazipur SP enrols daughter in Angadwadi Centre
VARANASI : Yashvir Singh has enrolled his two-yearold daughter in a model Anganwadi centre, Vishwesharganj, Ghazipur, setting an example for others.
Currently posted in Ghazipur as superintendent of police, Yashvir Singh is the first IPS officer to do so in Uttar Pradesh. He enrolled his daughter, Amba, at the centre where she will learn the English alphabet and other pre-school activities.
Singh confirmed, “I have enrolled my daughter Ambavir Singh at the Anganwadi Centre on Tuesday. On the first day, she played with other tots at the centre and enjoyed herself. She also ate the mid-day meal (rice and vegetable) served to the children.”
Singh’s wife, Priyanka Singh, accompanied the little one to the centre on her first day.
As she was informed about various schemes such as childhood day Bachpan Diwas, Laadli Diwas and pre-school activities by the staff, the little angel played with the children and took keen interest in pre-school activities.
Her mother said that children should be given the environment which they like and enjoy. It helps them grow well.
The decision by the IPS officer is the talk of the town. Raju Rai, a resident of Ghazipur, said, “This is really exemplary work. This will motivate others to send their children to the centre too.”
He added that if senior officials start sending their children to government schools, there will be a huge change in the education scenario in these institutions.
In August 2015, the Allahabad high court directed the then chief secretary to ensure that children or wards of government staff, people’s representatives and judges are sent to primary schools run by the government.