Lucknow. This time Diwali has brought a new gift of happiness for lakhs of Anganwadi workers and helpers of the state. Yogi government has taken the initiative to strengthen their economic condition by increasing their honorarium. These workers, who are responsible for children's nutrition, health and primary education, are now getting increased honorarium. The monthly honorarium of workers has been increased from Rs 8,000 to Rs 12,000 and that of assistants from Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000. With this, the workers will get an additional Rs 4,000 and the helpers will get an additional Rs 2,000 every month.
This decision of the government will benefit 1,75,982 Anganwadi workers and 1,70,656 assistants. Along with increase in honorarium, health protection, clothing and technical facilities have also been expanded. This will not only increase their efficiency, but will also provide financial and social security support to the families.
Cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh for the family, now they will get three sarees.
Special arrangements have also been made for the health protection of Anganwadi workers and helpers along with their families. Now he along with his family will get the facility of cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh annually. Under this, treatment can be provided in government hospitals, medical colleges and listed private hospitals.
Apart from this, three sarees will be made available in place of two sarees available till now. For this, a provision has been made to give additional Rs 500 per employee. The government is spending about Rs 20 crore on this item. With these facilities, the employees will get financial help and also relief from their health related needs.
Anganwadi centers will be modernized with smartphones and buildings
The government is also providing smartphones to connect the Anganwadi system with technology. 1,23,398 smartphones were given in the first phase. Subsequently, 69,803 additional smartphones were made available under the replacement policy. With their help, it has become easy to enter information related to children's nutrition, health and government schemes in real time.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also set a target of providing its own building to every Anganwadi center in the state. The government is trying to ensure that children get better facilities and workers also get the opportunity to work in a convenient environment.
Anganwadi workers are getting respect for their contribution
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has praised the contribution of Anganwadi workers and assistants, calling them the foundation of the future of children. Even during the Corona period, these workers played an important role in reaching every village, screening people and serving the infected persons.
Additional Chief Secretary of Women and Child Development Department, Leena Johri said that under the guidance of the Chief Minister, the state government is making continuous efforts for the economic empowerment and social security of 1,75,982 Anganwadi workers and 1,70,656 assistants. The increase in honorarium will provide them additional financial support every month. Providing cashless treatment facility up to Rs 5 lakh to the family will also increase their confidence in health security. The objective of the government is to provide better facilities and respect to the workers who play an important role in the nutrition and care of children.
Activists called the decision a relief
Anganwadi worker Savitri said that the decision to increase the honorarium is a matter of happiness for all the workers. Getting an additional four thousand rupees every month will help in meeting the household expenses and the needs of the children. Their happiness has increased with this gift from the government on the occasion of Diwali.
At the same time, Seema said that along with increasing the honorarium, it is also important for the entire family to get the facility of cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. Families often have to face financial problems during times of illness. In such a situation, this facility will provide great relief. He said that the government has given importance to their hard work and responsibilities.
Honorarium increased four times compared to 2017
In the year 2017, workers used to get an honorarium of Rs 3,000 and assistants Rs 1,500 per month. Now the workers will get Rs 12,000 and the helpers will get Rs 6,000 per month. In this way, the honorarium of both categories has increased four times as compared to the year 2017. Increasing the honorarium will help Anganwadi workers to meet the needs of the family and improve their financial condition.