Tripura’s Anganwadi system is facing a serious staff crisis. In Madhucharan Para, an ADC village under Melaghar police station, one teacher now manages two Anganwadi centres. The situation has triggered anger among parents and residents.
There are two Anganwadi centres in the area. One operates in Madhucharan Para and the other in nearby Paul Para. However, authorities have not appointed a teacher for the Madhucharan Para centre. As a result, the department asked Pushpa Rani Debnath to handle both centres.
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One Teacher, Two Responsibilities
Pushpa Rani Debnath earlier managed only the Paul Para centre. The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) office in Melaghar recently gave her additional charge of the Madhucharan Para centre. She now travels between the two locations to conduct classes and supervise children.
This decision has increased her workload significantly. Managing two centres at the same time has become extremely difficult. She struggles to maintain regular teaching schedules and proper supervision.
Local sources blame the Social Welfare Department for failing to recruit enough teachers. They say officials ignored repeated warnings about staff shortages. The department now faces an acute shortage of teachers across the state.
Children’s Learning Suffers
The staff crunch has directly affected small children. Anganwadi centres provide early education, nutrition, and basic healthcare support. Without a dedicated teacher, children miss regular lessons and structured activities.
Parents worry about their children’s development. They believe the foundation years are critical for learning. Many guardians say authorities must act immediately to protect their children’s future.
Residents claim they informed the CDPO office about the issue several times. However, officials have not posted a separate teacher so far. The delay has deepened public frustration.
Public Anger Grows
Villagers have expressed strong resentment over the situation. Parents demand immediate appointment of a full-time teacher for the Madhucharan Para centre. They say the government must treat early childhood education as a priority.
Some residents have warned of protests if authorities fail to act soon. A few have even threatened to blockade roads to draw attention to their demands. They insist that the administration cannot ignore the issue any longer.
Officials at the Melaghar CDPO office reportedly cited a statewide shortage of staff. They admitted that several Anganwadi centres face similar problems. However, locals argue that excuses will not solve the crisis.
Larger Issue Across Tripura
The Madhucharan Para case highlights a wider problem in Tripura. Many Anganwadi centres struggle due to inadequate staffing. Without timely recruitment, the system may weaken further.
Education experts stress that Anganwadi centres form the backbone of early childhood development. They play a vital role in rural and tribal communities. Any disruption affects children’s growth and learning outcomes.
For now, Pushpa Rani Debnath continues to shoulder dual responsibilities. Meanwhile, children and parents bear the impact of the shortage. Residents now wait for swift government action to restore normal functioning in both centres.
Unless authorities act quickly, public protests may intensify in the coming days.