DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Minister of State for Women and Child Development Aseem Goel Naneola stated that all legitimate demands of Anganwadi helpers and workers will be fulfilled as soon as possible. He assured that there will be no shortage of funds from the government to strengthen the basic infrastructure of Anganwadis. Naneola shared this information after a meeting with departmental officers today. Commissioner and secretary Women and Child Development Department, Smt. Amneet P. Kumar, Director, Smt. Monica Malik, and other senior officers were also present during the meeting.

The Minister of Women and Child Development directed the officers to promptly resolve the issues related to the promotion of Anganwadi helpers and workers. He also said that the outstanding payments of Anganwadis running in rented buildings should be paid soon. Apart from this, he stated that the purchase process for gas cylinders used for cooking and other spices should be simplified to ensure that Anganwadi workers do not face any difficulties.

Aseem Goel also reviewed the schemes related to Anganwadis from the central government and gave directions to the officers to follow up with letters for those schemes whose financial budgets have not yet been received from the central government, ensuring the smooth operation of Anganwadis.

He directed that complaints regarding travel allowances (TA) and daily allowances (DA) for helpers, workers, and supervisors attending departmental meetings be resolved quickly. He said that officers must ensure that all legitimate demands of the Anganwadi employees should be considered sympathetically, as they play a crucial role in Women and Child development.
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