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Objectives: Purpose of study was to assess the availability and provision of preschool education (PSE) materials and activities in anganwadi centers of Kashmir division. Evaluation was based on availability of data compiled by anganwadi workers and on observation basis. Method:The community based study was conducted during June 2007 to June 2008. A total of 139 Anganwadi centers (AWCs) were selected from three districts (Baramulla, Anantnag & Srinagar) of Kashmir valley by multistage sampling technique.Results: 89 (64%) AWCs were functional out of 139. Among functional AWCs, PSE material was available in 74.2% AWCs. 1216 preschool beneficiaries were registered in 89 functional AWCs and 49.5% were given PSE as per AWC records. Whereas only 4.3% received PSE on the day of survey. Conclusions: A considerable proportion of AWCs do not open and function at all. Most of AWCs that open and function do not provide pre-school education.

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