<h1>Punjab Govt to Build 1,419 Anganwadi Centres with Rs 200 Crore Budget for Women & Children's Development.</h1> The Punjab government plans to construct 1,419 anganwadi centres with a budget of Rs 200 crore to support the development of women and children. The initiative includes building new centres, upgrading existing ones, and improving facilities such as sanitation and furniture. In the first phase, 1,000 centres are being constructed, with 56 completed and 644 underway. Additionally, 350 existing centres will be upgraded with a Rs 7 crore budget. The government also plans to recruit 3,000 anganwadi workers and helpers, following the recruitment of 5,000 workers last year based on merit.