Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has highlighted his government’s initiatives for women’s empowerment, nutrition, healthcare and financial independence, stating that more than 1.2 crore women in the state are associated with self-help groups.
In a post on X on October 18, 2026, marking the worship of Maa Mahagauri during Navratri, Adityanath said the state’s progress depends on ensuring that mothers remain healthy and safe, girls receive proper nutrition and education, and women can live with dignity and financial independence.
CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Women’s Role in Nutrition Programmes
The Chief Minister said the state government had transferred responsibility for producing and distributing take-home ration to women’s self-help groups. According to him, the initiative has improved transparency in the system, strengthened nutrition services and created opportunities for women to become economically independent.
Adityanath contrasted the current system with the period before 2017, alleging that child nutrition services were affected by mafia influence at the time.
Anganwadi Workers’ Honorarium Increased to ₹12,000
Adityanath stated that the monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workers had been increased from ₹3,000 to ₹12,000. He also highlighted the provision of health insurance benefits for workers involved in supporting children’s nutrition and early education.
The Chief Minister said these measures were intended to strengthen their health, security and social welfare.
Over Four Lakh Women Linked to Dairy Companies
According to Adityanath, more than four lakh women across 31 districts are associated with dairy producer companies, including B Lini, Samarthya, Kashi, Baba Gorakhnath and Srijani. He said these initiatives were helping women generate income through dairy production and contribute to the rural economy.
He also highlighted the BC Sakhi initiative, which aims to expand access to financial services in rural areas while creating livelihood opportunities for women.
