Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government is taking steps for the welfare of every section of society, while also paying special attention to the facilities and well-being of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers. This information was shared today by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development, during a meeting with representatives of various Anganwadi unions at the Punjab Civil Secretariat.
Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the Punjab government will soon fulfill the demand of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers to provide them with smartphones so that work at the Anganwadi level can be done more effectively and transparently. Along with this, the government is also seriously considering demands for pay increases, hike in mobile allowance, and other requests.
She stated that the government will quickly resolve the genuine demands so that Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are encouraged to serve with greater enthusiasm and dedication.
The Cabinet Minister said that the various demands of the Anganwadi Workers and Helpers have been listened to very carefully. The demands that can be resolved at the departmental level will be fulfilled soon, while the process for issues that require a decision at the government level will be started immediately.
Dr. Baljit Kaur also mentioned that the recruitment process for Anganwadi Workers and Helpers will be completed soon to fill all vacant posts and further strengthen the quality of services.
On this occasion, the Anganwadi unions specially thanked Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur for positively accepting several important demands of the Workers and Helpers—such as releasing pending salary arrears, initiating the recruitment process, and amending rules to provide employment to dependents in case of death or serious illness.
Dr. Baljit Kaur emphasized that the role of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers is extremely vital in strengthening the Women and Child Development system, and the government is fully committed to protecting their rights and facilities.
Also present on the occasion were Vikas Pratap, Additional Chief Secretary, Sheena Aggarwal, Director, Amarjit Singh, Deputy Director, Sukhdeep Singh, and other officers of the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development.
