Palna Scheme

• More than 1,700 Anganwadi-cum-creches are currently running across the country under the Palna Scheme.

• According to the government, 1,761 Anganwadi-cum-creches are running across the country under the Palna Scheme.

• The Palna Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme. It provides high-quality crèche services in a safe environment for children between the ages of six months and six years.

• The funding for the scheme is shared between the Centre and state governments.

• The ratio is 60:40 except in the Northeast and special category states. In the Northeast and special category states, the ratio is 90:10.

• The scheme covers two types of crèches: standalone crèches and Anganwadi-cum-creches.