The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and states to issue monetary guidelines for nutritional support to Anganwadi centres. The apex court asked all states to take a decision by January 31 on reopening of anganwadi centres outside containment zones. The SC bench said that states must ensure that the food is provided to lactating women and children during the pandemic and that nutritional standards under the food safety law are maintained.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and states to issue monetary guidelines for nutritional support to Anganwadi centres. The apex court asked all states to take a decision by January 31 on reopening of anganwadi centres outside containment zones. The SC bench said that states must ensure that the food is provided to lactating women and children during the pandemic and that nutritional standards under the food safety law are maintained.