Anganwadi Workers

Assam CM distributes one-time retirement benefit to Anganwadi workers

Distributing a one-time retirement benefit to Anganwadi workers on Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described them as the cornerstone of the healthcare system. The state government has taken several schemes for the welfare of retired persons and we have also taken a decision to provide the same to Anganwadi workers, he said at a programme here. ''The Anganwadi workers are the cornerstone of our healthcare system and we are taking several measures for their overall well-being'', Sarma said. For all those retiring at 60, Rs six lakh will be given to Anganwadi workers, Rs three lakh to small centre workers and Rs two lakh to helpers, the chief minister said. Anganwadi workers taking voluntary retirement will be given 50 per cent benefits after ten consecutive years of service. Fifty per cent benefits will be paid to families of workers/helpers in case of their death after ten years of service, he said. The state government was planning to include the Anganwadi wor

This Women's Day, celebrate Anganwadi workers, the unsung nutrition heroes

On International Women's Day 2023, know about Anganwadi workers, the women who work tirelessly to make sure that the nation's children and women receive support for their nutrition and health

Anganwadi workers protest in Delhi against layoffs, demand honorarium hike

A representative body of anganwadi workers held a protest here, demanding the reinstatement of workers who were served termination notices by the Delhi govt for taking part in a strike

Delhi anganwadi workers to meet LG for reversing terminations over protest

The anganwadi workers' union is slated to meet Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday to demand the reinstatement of its workers, the body has said. The LG agreed to meet the Delhi State Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union (DSAWHU), after workers whose services were terminated staged a protest outside his residence on Wednesday, the union officials said. Earlier, the members of the union had gathered at the Raj Niwas Marg with banners and raised slogans against the LG and the Delhi government, demanding a hike in their pay and reinstatement of terminated workers and helpers. DSAWHU has claimed that 884 Anganwadi workers have been issued termination notices and 11,942 given show-cause notices by the Delhi government for participating in a 39-day strike.

Delhi govt paying India's highest amount of allowances to Anganwadi workers

The government has raised the honorarium to Rs 12,720 besides increasing conveyance and communication allowance to Rs 1,500 in case of Anganwadi workers

Delhi govt hikes honorarium, allowance of Anganwadi workers, helpers

Delhi State Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union said they do not agree to the announcements made by the Delhi government and their strike will go on

Growth measurement crucial for kids at anganwadi centres: Centre

The Centre asked states and Union territories that growth measurement is essential for all children at anganwadi centre

Over 1.40 mn anganwadi workers now on Poshan tracker app: Smriti Irani

Over 1.405 million anganwadi workers have downloaded Poshan, the Women and Child Development Ministry's app to track nutrition delivery services which was launched in March this year

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Anganwadis shut down; schools prepare to reopen

Pubs in Delhi reopen, spike in child marriages during times of Covid, Experts advice caution on reopening of schools--news on how the country is dealing with the pandemic

Asha, Anganwadi workers to accelerate immunisation drive in Delhi

Delhi Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam chaired a review meeting for vaccination and facilitation of medical services through Asha and Anganwadi workers in the community

Covid-19 undoing decades of progress in reducing malnutrition among kids

Globally, a further 6,000 children under age 5 could die each day due to reduction in routine health coverage during the pandemic

Madhya Pradesh govt says no 5-star hotel events after Centre cuts Budget

To cut unwarranted expenses, government events will not be hosted in five-star hotels from now and no new cars will be purchased

No proposal to increase anganwadi centres: Smriti Irani in Rajya Sabha

In reply to another supplementary question, she said technical textile is the sunrise sector where 50,000 people can be trained

Of Anganwadis & working moms

Lack of childcare options prevents women from seeking employment. India needs to improve its childcare facilities to truly empower women

Mini anganwadis for malnourished kids in remote areas is need of the hour

Many children do not get nutritional food because they live in faraway areas and cannot reach the main centre by foot

ICDS Bihar Jobs 2019: Last date for Lady Supervisor posts extended to Aug 5

The ICDS Bihar recruitment notification 2019 was issued on the official website icdsbih.gov.in on July 4, 2019

PM Modi announces pay hike for Anganwadi, Asha workers from October

The honorarium of Anganwadi helpers will be hiked from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500

11 states, UTs haven't hiked pay for women who form core of health services

Kerala, Tripura and West Bengal have not increased salary paid to anganwadi workers and helpers