Aama Kuni Pilaa

The key components of the scheme are as listed below:

₹1.53

Sl. No.ComponentsUnit CostSpecificationsUsagePoint of DistributionProcurement by1Kuni Calendar for children (0-3 years)₹1.53/- per calendar/month/childSize: 11.5" x 17" Paper: 220 gsm art paper Print: Multi colour single sideTo be used at household level by the families of children (0 - 3 year)One Calendar for each family having children (0 - 3 year)District2Aama Kuni Pilaa Toy Kit₹340/- (per AWC)[As per Catalogue](https://wcd.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-06/21.%2026179_ECCE-Aama%20Kuni%20Pilaa.pdf.pdf)AWC level To be supplied to each AWCDistrict3Mo Bikash Patra (Child Assessment Card)NA-To be used at household level by the families of children (0- 3 year)One Card for each family having children (0-3 years)AWC4Aama Kuni Pilaa Flip BookNA-AWC level To be supplied to each AWC.District5Sukhada Lalana Palana handbookNA-AWC level To be given to AWCs.DistrictNote: The components mentioned above have been planned for 5 years. However, for current financial year i.e. 2023-24, funds shall be transferred for Activity-1 i.e Kuni Calendar which is to be printed and distributed for three months i.e. for January, February & March, 2024 and Activity-2 i.e. Aama Kuni Pilaa Toy Kit.

A. Kuni Calendar:

This is a calendar with pictorial demonstration of age and development specific stimulating activities facilitating different development components such as psycho-social, physical & motor, language, creative & aesthetic aspects. The Calendar is categorized for three age groups i.e. for less than one year, 1-2 years & 2-3. It shall be distributed each month by the AWW to the concerned parents during Ankur Diwas to ensure timely accessibility. The AWW would sensitise the parents and caregivers so that they can engage with their children and monitor its cognitive and physical development.

B. Toy Kit:

Funds for preparing toys at Anganwadi centres shall be released under Aama Kuni Pilaa scheme. DSWOs, shall share the guidelines and funds to CDPOs, who shall then transfer the same to the AWWs to prepare low cost and child friendly toys for under three children, in coordination with parents and community. The AWW would undertake due discussions with Matru Committee/ Jaanch committee/ parents to create awareness amongst them about the scheme and its benefits and also to keep them involved. A copy of the toy catalogue attached at [Annexure-A](https://wcd.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-06/21.%2026179_ECCE-Aama%20Kuni%20Pilaa.pdf.pdf) to this guideline may be referred to while developing the Toy Kit guidelines at District level. Operation modalities and budget break up for toy preparation is attached at [Annexure-B](https://wcd.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-06/21.%2026179_ECCE-Aama%20Kuni%20Pilaa.pdf.pdf) for your reference.

C. Training:

State level training on Aama Kuni Pilaa shall be organized at HETC, Bhubaneswar wherein all Als, retired officials such as CDPOs/ DSWOs and Freelancers shall be trained. Thereafter, the trained State Level resource personnel shall conduct physical training at district level. District level trainings for the CDPOs, LSs & AWWs shall be organized at AWW and Helper Training Centres of the District.