India, Feb. 16 -- The Anganwadi Centre at Nuagaon village in Odisha's Kendrapara district resumed normal operations today after remaining closed for nearly three months due to a caste-related dispute.

The centre had been shut after some villagers opposed the appointment of a Scheduled Caste woman as an Anganwadi helper. Following her appointment in November last year, several families stopped sending their children to the centre and refused to accept supplementary nutrition meant for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children. As a result, the centre remained locked for over 80 days.

On February 14, members of the Women and Child Protection Commission, the State Women Commission and local administrative officials visited the village...