Wednesday 21 December 2016

Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi to give National Awards to Anganwadi workers tomorrow

Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi to give National Awards to Anganwadi workers tomorrow for their exceptional achievements ,The Ministry of Women & Child Development will confer National Awards to Anganwadi workers selected for their exceptional achievement for the year 2014-15 and 2015-16. The awards will be given by the Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi
in the presence of Minister of State for Women & Child Development, Smt Krishna Raj in New Delhi tomorrow.

A total of 97 AWWs (49 for 2014-15 and 48 for 2015-16) from different States/UTs have been conferred national level awards for the above years. The Award comprises of Rs.25,000/- cash and a citation.

The scheme for awarding Angawadi Workers (AWWs) at the National Level and State Level was formulated by the Government during the year 2000-2001. Since then the scheme is being continued on a year to year basis.

National level award is given to the AWWs nominated by States/UTs out of the State Level/UT Level awardees. The number of nominations of AWWs at national level depends on the size of the State/UT and number of operational of ICDS Projects.

National level Awards to AWWs for the year 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 were given to 118 awardees during a function held last year at New Delhi. Thus, awards pertaining to the last five years have been given.

Representatives from various States/UTs and heads of the organizations under the Ministry will remain present at tomorrow’s function.

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