Question : WELFARE FUND FOR ANGANWADI WORKERS .



(a) whether the Government propose to set up a Welfare Fund for Anganwadi workers and helpers all over the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the amount allocated for this purpose, State-wise and District-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)

(a),(b)&(c) The State Governments/UT Administrations have been requested to set up “Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Welfare Fund” at the State/UT level, out of the contribution from Workers/Helpers and State Governments/UT Administrations.