IIHS is providing technical assistance to the Governments of Meghalaya (GoM) and Odisha (GoO) to support the extension of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) into crèches (AWCCs), in alignment with the PALNA scheme. This support spans diverse geographies—including urban, peri-urban, and rural areas—with a strong focus on enabling these centres to serve as mechanisms for supporting women engaged in informal livelihoods and other vulnerable contexts in building their economic agency.