JSW Foundation Felicitates 20 Anganwadi Centers with ISO Certification

JSW Foundation, in collaboration with Child In Need Institute (CINI), organized an ISO Certificate Felicitation Program on 10 December at Khadiapali to mark 20 Anganwadi Centers achieving ISO certification under the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program.

The initiative spans 10 peripheral villages across four Gram Panchayats of Rengali Block, Sambalpur, and focuses on holistic development of children aged 3–6 years. Through continuous capacity building of Anganwadi Workers, infrastructure strengthening, community participation, and emphasis on child safety, hygiene and quality service delivery, all 20 centers met ISO quality standards and are now recognized as Model Anganwadi Hubs.

Anganwadi Workers were felicitated for their dedicated efforts, and ISO certificates were formally handed over. The event saw active participation from community members, ASHAs, ANMs, SHGs, parents and children.

Mr Vishal Raj, Head – JSW Foundation, Sambalpur & Jharsuguda, highlighted the journey towards certification. Smt Sanjukta Sahoo, District Social Welfare Officer, Sambalpur, attended as Chief Guest and appreciated the initiative. Representing CINI, Mrs Saswati Nayak Mahapatra, State Program Manager, acknowledged the collective efforts of all stakeholders and emphasized the importance of collaborative action in strengthening early childhood care.