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Meanwhile, the ‘model anganwadi’ building has been designed by College of Architecture, Thiruvananthapuram It has also recommended a particular uniform for pre-school children in anganwadis. The facilities would comprise study room, restroom, dining room, kitchen, store room, multi-purpose hall and a small garden.The CDC’s report has its focus on physical growth and intellectual development of children aged up to six years. The CDC will provide training for anganwadi workers.The report has recommended a second edition of the handbook ‘Anganapoomazha’, which could be helpful for children to improve their writing and reading skills, besides detailed suggestions on the layout and contents of pre-school classrooms. The report has taken care of all aspects, from the design of anganvadi building to the curriculum, she said.Land for model anganwadis will be identified and facilitated with the help of respective local bodies and voluntary organizations.Though 10 cents are recommended for each centre, the report has also put forth models which can be established on three, five and 7.5 cents of land..