This must be great news to Anganwadi workers! The government has come with a big bang concerning the financial help to the Anganwadi workers where, for the first time, ₹1,00,000 as financial aid to Anganwadi workers once they retire. This is is one of the measures that the government has put in place to ensure that these dedicated women receive more security and incentives in performing this exercise.
Social Security: Pension Schemes for Anganwadi Workers
Good news for all the Anganwadi workers or an assistant working in the Uttarakhand state. It will be of great interest to note that the government has proposed to increase the retirement benefits for the Anganwadi workers and assistants. From now on, on their retirement they will get ₹1,00,000/- apart from free medical treatment.
This is a drastic increase from the previous amount of ₹30,000 that was provided to the retired employees. The decision is welcome especially by thousands of Anganwadi workers who have been demanding for other benefits such as pension and other post retirement benefits.
Free Medical Treatment and Financial Assistance
This is in addition to the healthcare package that has been included in the new package in order to guarantee Anganwadi workers’ medical attention during or after their service. This free treatment facility along with ₹1,00,000 retirement benefit is a good way to acknowledge their efforts and dedication.
State Government’s Commitment to Anganwadi Workers
This has been the struggle for a long time that the Anganwadi workers have desired better pension schemes and other post-retirements emoluments. Most of their other asks are still deliberation whereas the government recently hiked the retirement benefit and free medical services to citizens is commendable.
The government of Uttarakhand is setting an example through this action to enhance the lives of the Anganwadi workers who are important in community as well as Child Development.
Conclusion
Overall this new retirement package is good news for all Anganwadi workers in Uttarakhand. It has demonstrated that it values these important community workers through free healthcare services as well as the ₹1,00,000 given to each worker on retirement.
