No Students, But Full Attendance on Paper: Allegations Surface Against Anganwadi Worker in Udaipur’s West Khilpara

Udaipur, Tripura – August 2, 2025:

In a shocking case of alleged negligence and irregularities, the West Khilpara Anganwadi Centre, under Matabari CDPO, has come under scrutiny after reports emerged that students are mostly absent, yet their attendance is regularly recorded.

The Anganwadi worker, Anna Begum, is accused of rarely attending the center on time. According to locals, although the center is scheduled to open at 7:00 AM, Anna often arrives as late as 9:00 AM or even 12 noon, depending on her convenience. As a result, students reportedly do not turn up, and the center remains largely non-functional during official hours.

Anganwadi Centre

Adding to the controversy, Anna Begum has been caught on camera allegedly selling rationed items, such as rice and pulses, meant for children enrolled at the center. There are also multiple complaints from the public that protein-rich foods like eggs and suji (semolina) have not been provided to children for the past three months.

On Saturday morning, media representatives visited the center between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and found Anna Begum absent. When contacted through a helper, she rushed to the center and claimed she had been unwell for some time, leading to delayed attendance. She also denied all allegations, calling them completely false.

Anna further stated that the government has not released payments for the last four months, and that is why eggs have not been distributed since April.

Despite her explanation, the mounting complaints and visual evidence have triggered calls from the local community for a formal investigation into the matter.

By Biplab Debbarma