Balwadis are preschools that provide education and recreational activities to children aged 2.5 to 5 years. They are usually run by local women through Mahila Mandals. Balwadis offer regular programs for parents on childcare, health, and nutrition as well as medical checkups for the children. Cultural programs celebrated include Independence Day, Children's Day, and Teachers' Day. The Balwadi Nutrition Program provides 300 calories and 10 grams of protein per day to around 2.25 lakh children attending the 5641 balwadis across India. This supplementary feeding aims to improve nutrition for preschool-aged children.