Updated: Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:20 (IST) The departmental standard is for the attendance of 40 children, but on the ground most of the centers operate with 10–15 children. In many centers, attendance is completed by sitting four-five children from the same family, so that the paper remains strong and the system seems to work. Symbolic photo: Jagran Correspondent, Sattarkataiya (Saharsa). Anganwadi centers are full of nutrition, education and care on government papers, but when the layers of reality in Sattarkataiya are removed, a completely different picture emerges. The departmental standard is for the attendance of 40 children, but on the ground most of the centers work with 10-15 children. In many centers, attendance is completed by sitting four-five children from the same family, so that the paper remains strong and the system seems to work. Remove ad, just read news, system in 185 centers broke, a total of 185 Anganwadi centers are operating in the block called Nigroki Bus. It looks and sounds like a big network, but only paperwork is done in the name of monitoring. CDPO and four women supervisors are definitely deployed but from the condition of the centers it does not appear that the inspection was ever done seriously. Local people clearly say that if inspection had been done, instead of 40 children, 10 would not have been found. Unknown system of fixed salary, maids are silent. According to sources, Anganwadi centers run in Sattarkataiya block are run on fixed salary systems. 15–20 percent of the amount received each month is considered to be above fixed. Many maids also accepted it on condition of anonymity. It is said that people will be harassed for not paying tribute. But due to fear of the officer, no servant dares to file a complaint. Local people claim that complaints have been given several times, but due to lack of action at the departmental level, it is clear that the roots of collusion are deep. Despite the presence of fewer children, complete nutritional expenses are shown.