NATIONAL AWARDS TO ANGANWADI WORKERS

May 28, 2019

Union Minister for Women & Child Development (WCD), Maneka Gandhi will confer National Awards to 97 Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) for Exceptional Achievements for the year 2017-18, on the 7th of January 2018, in New Delhi.

About:

Background: Government of India formulated a scheme for awarding Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) at the National and State Levels in the year 2000-2001.
Objective: The awards are given annually to motivate the AWWs and recognise their exemplary service in the field of child development and related areas under the ICDS Scheme.
Cash prize:
- The Award at the National Level comprises of a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and a citation.
- State Level award comprises of a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and a citation.

Source : PIB

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