(a) the number of Anganwadi Supervisors/ Workers/ Helpers belong to the
Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Classes, State-wise;
(b) Whether the provisions of reservation in employment is also applicable
in the recruitment of these employees in Anganwadi Centres;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT(SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a): The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is a Centrally
Sponsored Scheme implemented by States/UT Administrations. Community-wise information
in respect of Supervisor, Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) is not
maintained by the Government.
(b) to (d): The ICDS guidelines for selection of AWWs/AWHs provide that she should be
a lady from the local village and acceptable to the local community. Special care
should be taken in her selection so that the children of scheduled caste and other
weaker sections of the society are ensured free access to Anganwadi. Since AWWs and
AWHs are honorary workers and do not hold civil posts, provision of reservation for
SC/ST has not been specifically stipulated.