Anganwadi sowing machine project
The Anganwadi sowing machine project was one of the first big projects of Dhyeya. After contacting virtually everyone we knew, an aunt informed us of the need for sowing machines amongst women, who were in particular, attempting to become self-sufficient and generate income on their own. We got in touch with one of these women, and the following is the translated transcript of our conversation with her. Interview with Savitha (an employee at the Jakkur anganwadi) Interviewer: What is the meaning of anganwadi? Savitha: The children from poor families are sent here to study. They are also provided meals during the day. It is very convenient as the children are taken care of when the parents are at work. Interviewer: What exactly do you do at the anganwadi? Savitha: We bring the children here for their studies. Once teacher is done with the classes, we give them food and take them back. Interviewer: What are you in need of? Savitha: We will need sewing machines. ...
