It is honestly terrifying to think that 51 anganwadis in Ernakulam are operating without fitness certificates months after the academic year started. We’re talking about toddlers here! While officials claim the delay is just administrative because of assistant engineer transfers, the recent incident of a cobra found inside an almirah at Karumaloor proves that safety can't be taken for granted. Many of these centers are in rented buildings with missing window panes or surrounded by thickets. How can we fix a uniform rent for both Kochi city and rural areas? It’s impossible to find safe buildings in urban spots at low rates. We need to stop treating child safety as a bureaucratic checkbox and actually invest in proper infrastructure. These kids deserve better than dilapidated rooms and snake-infested surroundings! #childcare #safety #governance https://thoxt.com/l/akLW41 🔗