1.22 lakh anganwadi workersin Rajasthan get ₹1,000 each to cover cost of two uniforms

1.22 lakh anganwadi workers

in Rajasthan get ₹1,000 each to cover cost of two uniforms 




CM also announced a 10% increase in the honorarium for anganwadi workers, helpers and cooks 



What is Anganwadi?



 

The meaning of the word ‘Anganwadi’ in English is "courtyard shelter".

  • Anganwadi Services is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by States/UTs in India.

  • Coverage- Children in the 0-6 age group, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

  • Established- In 1975 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services program

  • Need- To combat child hunger and malnutrition.

  • Anganwadi centre- It provides basic health care facilities in Indian villages as a part of the Indian public health-care system.

  • Basic health-care activities- It include contraceptive counselling and supply, nutrition education and supplementation, as well as pre-school activities.

  • The centres may also be used as depots for oral rehydration salts, basic medicines, contraceptives and child care.


WHY IN NEWS ? 


 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma 



on Monday transferred ₹1,000 each to 1.22 lakh anganwadi workers through direct benefit transfer (DBT) to cover the cost of two uniforms. 


Mr. Sharma said at a function here that the anganwadi workers were playing a crucial role in nation building by nurturing young children.


10% increase in the honorarium 


State government had taken several steps during the last two years to strengthen anganwadi centres. Mr. Sharma announced a 10% increase in the honorarium for 

  • anganwadi workers, 
  • helpers and 
  • midday meal cooks-cum-helpers, 
  • effective from April 1.


Milk for children


Amrit Aahar Yojana 




The Chief Minister said children aged 3 - 6 years were being provided hot milk five days a week at anganwadi centres under the Amrit Aahar Yojana. 


 smartphones have been distributed  


“These buildings are being renovated and smartphones have been distributed to workers and women supervisors,” he said.


Chief Minister’s developed village-ward campaign  



Mr. Sharma asked the anganwadi workers to give their suggestions for the Chief Minister’s developed village-ward campaign being conducted from March 19 to May 15. 

Roadmaps aligned with local aspirations are being prepared for all village panchayats and urban wards under the campaign.



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