South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has inaugurated a Model Anganwadi Centre at Lingiadih in Bilaspur under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme aimed at enhancing early childhood education and strengthening grassroots social infrastructure.
The centre was inaugurated by Biranchi Das, Director (Human Resources), SECL, and forms part of a larger initiative under which 200 Anganwadi Centres across Bilaspur district are being upgraded with a financial outlay of ₹4.72 crore.
Addressing the gathering, Biranchi Das highlighted the importance of quality early childhood education and improved learning facilities in shaping the overall development of children. He said the upgraded centre would provide a more engaging and conducive environment for learning and growth.
Senior SECL officials, including Ajay Behera, General Manager (CSR), and members of the CSR Department were present during the inauguration ceremony.
The Anganwadi Centre currently caters to 22 enrolled children. To mark the occasion, educational materials including books, pencils, drawing pads, sketchbooks and other learning aids were distributed among the children.
The modernized facility features child-friendly classrooms, enhanced sanitation infrastructure, educational learning aids and modern furniture designed to support holistic early childhood development.
SECL has been actively implementing CSR projects across Bilaspur district in the areas of education, healthcare and social welfare. Recently, the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Old Age Home and Divyangjan Rehabilitation Centre at Sakri, Bilaspur, funded through SECL’s CSR programme, was laid by CM Vishnu Deo Sai.
