1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers in Rajasthan get ₹1,000 each through DBT
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Why in news
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced a ₹1,000 DBT payment to 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers for uniforms and a 10% honorarium hike effective April 1st.
Background
The Rajasthan government is providing ₹1,000 to 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for uniforms. The state also announced a 10% increase in honorarium for Anganwadi workers, helpers, and midday meal cooks-cum-helpers.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers in Rajasthan received ₹1,000 each via DBT.
- FactHonorarium increase of 10% for Anganwadi workers, helpers, and midday meal cooks-cum-helpers is effective from April 1st.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of Anganwadi workers in the rural healthcare and nutrition framework and the necessity of ensuring their socio-economic security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Wage disparity: Significant gap between honorarium levels and the high-intensity nature of community-based nutrition work
- Institutional support: Need for formalizing the status of Anganwadi workers to ensure regularized benefits and career progression
Keywords: Direct Benefit Transfer · Integrated Child Development Services · Honorarium · Social Security · Rural Development
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