Anganwadi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebrations to mark country's Independence Day in New Delhi. (Image: PTI)

‘Lakhpati Didi’ to skill 2 cr women

“It is my dream to make two crore lakhpati didis in villages,” the Prime Minister said in his Independence Day speech

16 Aug 2023 1:02 AM

Hundreds of poor children and pregnant mothers, who were deprived of Odisha government’s nutrition drive through Anganwadi centres as their habitations remained inaccessible because of geographical constraints, have found a new hope of keeping good health as some organisations have joined hands to reach out to them through their own initiative called Pada Pusti or nutrition programme for hamlets.

Pada Pusti a novel initiative to save poor kids from malnutrition

Implementation of unique concept in Odisha has led to drop in infant & maternal mortality rates; women play key role in programme.

06 Jan 2020 2:07 AM

The ministry further said the beneficiaries under the Anganwadi Services Scheme are identified on the basis of Aadhaar which is used as identity document for delivery of services or benefits in a bid to bring transparency and efficiency. (Photo: Representational)

19.96 lakh ghost beneficiaries identified at Assam Anganwadi centres: RTI reply

The Centre has asked all states to conduct headcount of all beneficiaries of Anganwadi centres.

22 Sep 2019 11:25 AM

Shivpuri district's rural child care centre had to use a toilet for the purpose as there wasn't enough space to prepare food for children at an Anganwadi. (Photo: Representational | File)

MP toilet converted to kitchen to serve midday meal in anganwadi

The newly converted kitchen is being used regularly to cook and serve a midday meal.

23 Jul 2019 4:26 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: ANI)

Remuneration hike to address grievances of 25 lakh Anganwadi workers: Jaitley

The remuneration of the Anganwadi workers has been raised from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,500 per month.

15 Sep 2018 1:17 PM

In good news for thousands of Asha and Anganwadi workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a hike in their monthly honorarium from October. (Photo: PTI)

Narendra Modi announces hike in incentives of Asha, Anganwadi workers

PM announced during a video interaction with Asha, ANM and Anganwadi workers from across the country.

11 Sep 2018 3:24 PM

Around 130, 000 new cases are being diagnosed every year for breast and cervical cancer, which are the most common cancers affecting women in the country. (Photo: AP)

Asha and Anganwadi workers to keep tab on rural women’s health

The workers will teach expecting mothers on what to do if the newborn is malnourished.

09 Mar 2018 2:54 AM

The Niti Aayog conducted the study from 2013 to 2016.

Doctors turn a blind eye to 71 per cent anganwadis: Niti Aayog

The NBA, launched by the United Progressive Alliance government, was the earlier avatar of SBM.

13 Feb 2017 1:26 AM

Fake centres siphoned Assam government welfare dole

The investigation has also detected that thousands of ghost names were enrolled at these centres.

08 Dec 2016 1:16 AM

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