Infrastructure
Led by: C&RD Department
in collaboration with MECDM, Vinyas Society & MGNREGA convergence
Transforming Anganwadi Centres into vibrant, child-friendly spaces across Meghalaya. Building quality infrastructure that integrates learning environments while creating employment through community participation and sustainable convergence models.
Transforming Learning Spaces
Quality infrastructure transforms Anganwadi Centres from basic facilities into vibrant learning environments. Our vision, developed in partnership with Vinyas Society, reimagines centres as child-friendly spaces where architecture and pedagogy work together. Through the BaLA (Building as Learning Aid) framework, physical spaces become integrated teaching tools aligned with early childhood care and education curriculum.
Across Meghalaya, we are executing large-scale construction and upgradation covering 46+ locations with 63 procurement packages. This massive undertaking includes establishing Cluster Learning Labs as model centres and training hubs. Infrastructure investments are leveraged with MGNREGA convergence to ensure community participation, sustainable employment, and long-term centre management and maintenance.
Strategic Focus Areas:
- Child-friendly spatial design and inclusive architecture
- Built environment as pedagogical and learning tool
- IT infrastructure and digital connectivity systems
- Model centres as training and knowledge hubs
Scale & Implementation
Procurement Packages
63
Locations in Meghalaya
46+
Cluster Learning Labs
Multiple
Document References
5+
Key Initiatives
Our infrastructure strategy combines reimagined design, integrated learning environments, model centre networks, and large-scale construction to create transformative spaces across Meghalaya.
Reimagining New AWC for Meghalaya
Collaborative design vision with Vinyas Society to transform Anganwadi Centres into vibrant, child-friendly spaces that support holistic early childhood development through thoughtful architectural planning and inclusive design.
Child-friendly spatial design and layout
Integration of learning and play areas
Safe, accessible, and inclusive infrastructure
Environmental sustainability in construction
BaLA - Building as Learning Aid
Transforming physical infrastructure into dynamic learning environments. Walls, floors, and outdoor spaces become educational tools aligned with ECCE curriculum, enabling children to learn through their surroundings.
Built environment as pedagogical tool
ECCE curriculum integration
Sensory and interactive learning spaces
Upgrading AWC built environment handbook (49 MB)
Cluster Learning Lab (CLL)
Model centres established across clusters serving as training hubs and demonstration spaces for surrounding Anganwadi Centres, promoting knowledge sharing and best practice adoption.
Training hub infrastructure development
Mentoring and peer learning networks
Resource and knowledge centre setup
Quality standards documentation and sharing
Massive AWC Construction & Upgradation
Large-scale infrastructure development across 46+ locations in Meghalaya covering 63 procurement packages with IT equipment, video conferencing systems, and comprehensive centre upgrades reaching underserved communities.
63 procurement packages across Meghalaya
IT Equipment & Video Conferencing System (PKG 096)
Comprehensive construction and upgrades
Multiple locations with re-tender provisions
Partners & Collaborators
Working across government and civil society partners to ensure quality standards, best practices, and sustainable community engagement in infrastructure development.
Vinyas Society
Design & Quality Standards
Collaborating on the 'Reimagining New AWC for Meghalaya' design vision and implementing BaLA (Building as Learning Aid) concepts to transform physical spaces into integrated learning environments.
C&RD Department
Programme Leadership
Leading infrastructure initiatives in collaboration with MECDM, coordinating large-scale construction and upgradation projects across Meghalaya.
MGNREGA
Convergence & Employment
Supporting infrastructure development through convergence mechanisms, creating sustainable employment and skill development opportunities in communities.
Key Documents & Resources
Reimagining New AWC for Meghalaya - Design vision document (Version 1.0, January 2026)
BaLA Handbook: Upgrading Aanganwadi Centre Built Environment - 49 MB resource guide (January 2026)
Note on ECD Centres - "Towards Transformative Human Development" handbook (4.6 MB)
Cluster Learning Lab Handbook - Published January 2025
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