Meghalaya to get 266 new anganwadi centres: Minister

Shillong: The Centre has sanctioned funds for setting up 266 new anganwadi centres and the upgradation of 1,266 mini-anganwadi centres in Meghalaya, the state’s social welfare minister Paul Lyngdoh said on Friday.Thanking Union women and child development minister Smriti Irani for the funds, he said it is a major achievement for the state government.“We had about 1,500 villages that weren’t covered by anganwadi facilities,” Lyngdoh said.The 1,266 mini-anganwadi centres will now be upgraded to full anganwadi centres, which will result in an increase in the number of workers and helpers in each of these centres, he said.Instead of one, each centre will now have two workers and helpers, he said, adding that the upgradation will also mean that the honorarium of the anganwadi workers will be increased from Rs 3,500 to Rs 4,500 per month and the appointment of 51 women supervisors.“The total fund requirement comes to Rs 8.26 crore, of which 7.43 crore is the central share and Rs 82.46 lakh is the state share,” the minister said.“Some of the conditions put forward by the Centre will be met by the state government,” he said.Lyngdoh said for the new anganwadi centres, 266 anganwadi workers and 266 helpers will be hired.PTI

Anganwadi centres should provide more facilities: Guv

Governor Anandi Ben Patel emphasized the important role of Anganwadi workers in public life during a training program in Kanpur. She stated that efforts are being made to link universities and Anganwadi centers to enhance their effectiveness. The governor also highlighted the need for proper infrastructure for these centers and suggested using CSR funds for this purpose. The article also mentions protests by Anganwadi workers in Dehradun, Bhubaneswar, and Vijayawada, demanding government recognition, higher wages, and service benefits.

Anganwadi workers in pay revision panel

The state government of Telangana has decided to include Anganwadi workers in the pay revision commission, benefiting around 70,000 teachers. The decision also includes the release of pending bills for the mid-day meals scheme. This move comes amidst protests by Anganwadi workers in different cities across India demanding higher pay and government recognition. In Sellur, Madurai, two Anganwadis have been affected by water stagnation for the past four years, causing inconvenience to pregnant women and children.

Sellur anganwadis bear the brunt

A complex with two anganwadis in Kumaran street, Sellur, has been affected by water stagnation for the last four years. Pregnant women who come for benefits are most affected and many have had accidents on the road. The drainage channel will be elevated to prevent silt from entering and the gradient of the road will be changed. Anganwadi workers in various cities across India have been protesting for better pay and recognition.

Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India. Don't miss daily games like Crossword, Sudoku, and Mini Crossword.