In Gujarat, Women and Child Development Ministry(WCD) has taken a unique initiative called Umbare Aanganwadi, i.e doorstep Aanganwadi to reach out to children during the lockdown. AIR correspondent reports that the under ICDS programme the government has not only ensured the nutritious food to the children but also ensure their overall development. <br />'' <br />'' The ICDS Department has launched a TV programme called Umbare Aanganwadi which is telecast every alternate day through Vande Gujarat channel as well as Jio TV. Same is also telecast on You Tube. Talking to AIR, Deputy Director of ICDS Ila Ba Rana said, the regular theme based modules of Aanganwadi are being taught in an interactive the way in the programme which children can watch with their parents. <br />'' <br />'' Apart from this, various experts teach different Art and Craft activities in the programme which children can make from home based resources during the lockdown. She added that the programme is targeted to around 14 lakh Aanganwadi children in the age group of 3-6 years old. In view of COVID-19, the department has also distributed ready to eat nutritious food packets by AMUL to its beneficiaries including children pregnant women and adolescent girls through the network of around 53 thousand Aanganwadi. <br />'' <br />''  <br />