Member of Parliament Expresses Gratitude to Lt. Governor for Enhancing Remuneration of Anganwadi workers and Helpers

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Port Blair, July 18: The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude towards the Lt. Governor of A&N Islands and the Andaman & Nicobar Administration for approving the enhancement of remuneration for Anganwadi workers and Anganwadi helpers.

As per details, the remuneration for Anganwadi workers has been increased from Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 12,000 per month, while for Anganwadi helpers, it has been raised from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 8,000 per month, effective from July 1, 2023.

Sharma firmly believes that this enhancement in their remuneration will have a tremendous positive impact on their families. Recognizing the invaluable contributions made by these individuals towards the well-being and development of our communities, the Member of Parliament had consistently raised this issue in various forums, including discussions with the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, the Lt. Governor of A&N Islands, with the Hon’ble Home Minister and in parliamentary sessions.

Earlier, on May 18, 2023, the Member of Parliament took up the Anganwadi Workers' Salary Issue with the Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Administration.

On May Day 2023 rally, on behalf of the Member of Parliament, appeals were made to the administration for regularisation of service of long serving casual and contractual workers of various departments, enhancement of wages of Anganwadi Workers & helpers, ASHA workers.

In Feb 2023 Raising several points in Parliament on the General Budget for the year 2023-24, the Member of Parliament had demanded to increase the salary of Anganwadi and Asha workers.

On Jan 9, 2023 the Member of Parliament called on Home Minister of India Shri. Amit Shah and highlighted crucial issues of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and requested to enhance the salary of Anganwadi and ASHA workers.

Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament, during the debate held on 04/12/2019 in the Lok Sabha for Supplementary Demand for grants for the year 2019-20 he had demanded additional funding for enhancing wages of poorly paid workers engaged by the government/administration such as Anganwadi workers and helpers, ASHA workers.

There are dozens of other instances when the Member of Parliament had taken up this crucial issue at the highest level.