Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has announced a new health-security initiative for the women working as cooks under the state’s mid-day meal programme.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath to Launch Cashless Health Cards
According to a post shared by Yogi Adityanath, the distribution of cashless medical cards for around 3.54 lakh mid-day meal cooks across Uttar Pradesh will be launched as part of an event honouring their contribution.
The Chief Minister highlighted the role of these cooks in preparing meals for schoolchildren, describing their work as an important support for children’s health, education and overall development.
Yogi Adityanath said the initiative is aimed at extending healthcare protection to the workers while recognising their contribution to the PM POSHAN programme, the government’s school meal initiative.
The announcement also emphasised the government’s focus on improving the welfare and security of the women engaged in school kitchens. The initiative was described as a step towards ensuring that mid-day meal cooks receive both recognition for their work and greater access to healthcare support.
The move comes as part of the Uttar Pradesh government’s broader efforts to strengthen welfare measures for workers associated with government programmes.
Key Highlights
- Cashless medical cards to be provided to 3.54 lakh mid-day meal cooks in Uttar Pradesh.
- The initiative focuses on healthcare security for school kitchen workers.
- The cooks are being recognised for their contribution to the PM POSHAN programme.
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the initiative as a step towards a safer and more dignified life for the workers.
