Question : WELFARE FUND FOR ANGANWADI WORKERS



(a) whether the Government is contemplating to protect the Anganwadi workers by setting up a welfare fund;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

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

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KANTI SINGH)

(a),(b)&(c): No, Sir. However, as a welfare and social security measures, `Anganwadi Karyakartri Bima Yojana` has been introduced w.e.f. 1.4.2004.