IAS officer sends daughter to Anganwadi school, shows faith in govt schools

An IAS officer from Chitrakoot, Pulkit Garg, has enroled his three-and-a-half-year-old daughter Siya in a government Anganwadi school. He inspected private schools before choosing the local centre he trusted most. The move across social media is seen as a great step towards putting faith in government schools.

Pulkit Garg, District Magistrate of Chitrakoot, has enroled his three-and-a-half-year-old daughter Siya in the government Anganwadi near Kavi Ka Dhanush Chowk.

On his first posting in the district, he personally visited several private play schools and Anganwadi centres. After careful evaluation, he decided the government centre offered the best environment, with structured activities, play materials, and nutritious meals for young children.

Siya now studies and eats her midday meal alongside around 35 other children. The move has caught attention across the district, as many see it as a strong vote of confidence in the public education system. Chitrakoot District Magistrate Pulkit Garg

Mr Garg’s choice highlights how leaders can influence public perception. By enroling his daughter, he is showing that government-run Anganwadis can provide quality early education.

Parents in the district are viewing it as a sign that local officials trust the system and are holding it accountable.

Despite government improvements, many families still choose private schools.