Lok Sabha Question No. 193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Demands of Anganwadi Workers
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Dimple Yadav, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, Jayanta Kumar Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 193

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2024

## DEMANDS OF ANGANWADI WORKERS

193. SHRIMATI DIMPLE YADAV: SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO: Dr. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  long  standing  demands  of  the  Anganwadi Workers  for  increase  in  honorarium,  gratuity  among  others  in  Uttar  Pradesh  and Odisha;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the response of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Government has received any representation from the State Governments in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and
- (e) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  to  (e) Saksham  Anganwadi  and  Poshan  2.0  is  a  centrally  sponsored  scheme  and  the implementation of the scheme falls under the ambit of State Government/ UT administration. Government of India releases funds in the prescribed cost sharing ratio to the States/ UTs for implementation  of  the  scheme.  Government  of  India  constantly  monitors  and  reviews  the scheme and its components and based on learnings, outcomes, suggestions and proposals, Government takes appropriate action from time to time through sustained engagements/ video conferences with States/ UTs including Uttar Pradesh and Odisha.

Also, States/ UTs have been directed time and again not to involve Aaganwadi Workers and Helpers  in  non-scheme  related  work  to  avoid  unnecessary  burden  and  for  effective implementation of the scheme.

With a view to incentivize and encourage the Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers, various steps/initiatives have been undertaken including the following:

(i) Honorarium : Government of India increases the honorarium of AWWs/AWHs from time to time. From 1 st  October, 2018, Government of India has enhanced the honorarium of AWWs at main-AWCs from Rs.3,000/- to Rs.4,500/- per month; AWWs at mini- AWCs from Rs.2,250/to  Rs.3,500/-  per  month;  AWHs  from  Rs.1,500/-  to  Rs.2,250/-  per  month;  and  introduced performance linked incentive of Rs.250/- per month for AWHs and Rs.500/- to AWWs. Also, Govt. of India has decided to upgrade all mini AWCs to main AWCs. The total no. of mini AWCs approved for upgradation to main AWCs till date is 54962 which resulted into increase in honorarium of Rs. 1000/- to AWWs and Rs. 2250/- as honorarium to AWHs in those AWCs. In addition, States/UTs are also paying additional monetary incentives/honorarium to these functionaries  from  their  own  resources  which  vary  from  State  to  State. The  additional Honorarium provided by the States is placed at Annexure .

(ii) Promotion : As per Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 Guidelines issued by the Ministry, promotional  opportunities  for  Anganwadi  Workers  have  been  enhanced.  50%  posts  of Anganwadi  Workers  shall  be  filled  by  promotion  of  Anganwadi  Helpers  with  5  years  of experience and 50% posts of Supervisors shall be filled by promotion of Anganwadi Workers with 5 years of experience subject to fulfilment of other criteria.

(iii) Leave : There  is  a  provision  of  paid  absence  of  180  days  to  Anganwadi  Workers  for maternity leave, paid absence on abortion/ miscarriage once for 45 days. Also, 20 days annual leaves are permissible.

(iv) Uniform : There  is  a  provision  for  set  of  two  uniforms  (saree/suit  per  annum)  to AWW/AWH.

(v)  Social Security Insurance Schemes: Insurance benefits have been provided to Anganwadi Workers and Helpers under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) for life cover of Rs.2.00 lakh (covers life risk, death due to any reason) to AWWs/AWHs in the age group of 18 to 50 years and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana for accidental cover of Rs.2.00 Lakh  (accidental  death  and  permanent  full  disability)/Rs.1.00  Lakh  (partial  but  permanent disability) to AWWs and AWHs in the age group of 18-59 years.The AWW/AWH who are not covered under PMJJBY or PMSBY are provided same amount as ex-gratia relief.Now, it has been  decided  to  provide  insurance  cover  under  PMJJBY  and  PMSBY  to  AWWs/AWHs through  their  bank  accounts  and  the  funds  towards  premium  payment  released  to  the States/UTs on the prescribed cost sharing ratio under Anganwadi Services Scheme.

(vi) Insurance cover under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi  Helpers  engaged  with  the  Covid-19  related  tasks,  have  been  provided  with insurance cover of Rs.50 lakh under "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package" with certain conditions.

(vii) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM ): State Governments/UT Administrations have been requested to encourage eligible AWWs/AWHs to get themselves enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan (PM-SYM) Pension Scheme, which is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for the unorganized sectors in the country to ensure old age protection.

(viii)  Retirement date: States/ UTs have been requested to adopt a uniform retirement date i.e 30 th  April of each year with respect to Anganwadi Workers and Helpers to ensure proper human resource planning.

(ix) Government has issued orders for upgradation for mini-AWC to regular AWCs. Due to this, the honorarium of AWWs of existing mini AWCs, have increased to Rs.4,500/- p.m.

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## Annexure

Annexure  to  part  (a)  to  (e)  of  Lok  Sabha  Un-Starred  Question  No.193  on  Demands  of Anganwadi Workers due for answer on 02.02.2024

## Statement indicating additional honorarium given by the States/UTs to AWWs/AWHs from their own resources

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| S. No.   | States/UTs                         | Additional honorarium given by States/UTs (In Rs.)   | Additional honorarium given by States/UTs (In Rs.)   |
|----------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| S. No.   | States/UTs                         | Anganwadi Workers (AWW)                              | Anganwadi Helper (AWH)                               |
| 1.       | Andaman & Nicobar                  | 3000                                                 | 2500                                                 |
| 2.       | Andhra Pradesh                     | 7000                                                 | 4750                                                 |
| 3.       | Arunachal Pradesh                  | Nil                                                  | Nil                                                  |
| 4.       | Assam                              | 2000                                                 | 1000                                                 |
| 5.       | Bihar                              | 1450                                                 | 725                                                  |
| 6.       | Chandigarh                         | 3600                                                 | 1800                                                 |
| 7.       | Chhattisgarh                       | 2000                                                 | 1000                                                 |
| 8.       | Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 1000                                                 | 600                                                  |
| 9.       | Delhi                              | 5178                                                 | 2589                                                 |
| 10.      | Goa                                | 5500-13500*                                          | 3750-6750*                                           |
| 11.      | Gujarat                            | 5500                                                 | 3250                                                 |
| 12.      | Haryana                            | 7286-8429*                                           | 4215                                                 |
| 13.      | Himachal Pradesh                   | 4600                                                 | 2450                                                 |
| 14.      | Jammu & Kashmir                    | 600                                                  | 340                                                  |
| 15.      | Jharkhand                          | 5000                                                 | 2500                                                 |
| 16.      | Karnataka                          | 6500-7000*                                           | 4000-4500*                                           |
| 17.      | Kerala                             | 2000                                                 | 2000                                                 |
| 18.      | Lakshadweep                        | 5500                                                 | 4750                                                 |
| 19.      | Madhya Pradesh                     | 7000                                                 | 3500                                                 |
| 20.      | Maharashtra                        | 3825                                                 | 2175                                                 |
| 21.      | Manipur                            | 1000                                                 | 600                                                  |
| 22.      | Meghalaya                          | 1500                                                 | 1000                                                 |
| 23.      | Odisha                             | 1000                                                 | 500                                                  |
| 24.      | Puducherry                         | 600                                                  | 300                                                  |
| 25.      | Punjab                             | 5000                                                 | 2850                                                 |
| 26.      | Rajasthan                          | 3891-4030*                                           | 2640                                                 |
| 27.      | Sikkim                             | 2225                                                 | 1500                                                 |
| 28.      | Uttarakhand                        | 3000                                                 | 1500                                                 |
| 29.      | West Bengal                        | 3750                                                 | 4050                                                 |
| 30.      | Uttar Pradesh                      | 1500                                                 | 750                                                  |
| 31.      | Nagaland                           | Nil                                                  | Nil                                                  |
| 32.      | Mizoram                            | 450                                                  | 500                                                  |
| 33.      | Tamil Nadu                         | 3200-19700*                                          | 1850-10250*                                          |
| 34.      | Telangana                          | 9150                                                 | 5550                                                 |
| 35.      | Tripura                            | 150-5346*                                            | 93-3518*                                             |
| 36.      | Ladakh                             | 1300                                                 | 650                                                  |

Depending on the qualification and/or number of years of service