By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced that the retirement benefits of Anganwadi workers, mini Anganwadi workers and Anganwadi assistants has been doubled keeping in view the significance of their work and dedication.
According to the Odisha CM’s announcement, Anganwadi workers will now receive a one-time incentive of Rs 40,000 instead of Rs 20,000 during retirement.
Similarly, mini Anganwadi workers will now get a retirement benefit of Rs 30,000 instead of Rs 15000 respectively while Anganwadi assistants will receive a one-time incentive of Rs 20,000 instead of Rs 10,000 during retirement.
The new incentive amount will be effective retroactively from January 1, 2019, which will benefit 1991 Anganwadi workers, mini Anganwadi workers and Anganwadi assistants who have retired during the period. This will also benefit around 1.3 lakh Anganwadi workers in the state.
Chief Minister Patnaik also announced a financial package for 50,000 Mission Shakti community resource workers serving in various panchayats in the state.
According to the Chief Minister’s announcement, each Community Resource Persons and Community Mobiliser will receive an annual clothing allowance of Rs 1,000 and ID cards. Besides, Rs 5000 will also be provided to them for the purchase of their preferred smartphones.
Moreover, Community Mobiliser (CRP-CM) will receive a monthly remuneration of Rs 3,000 and Rs 350 as travel allowance per month apart from Rs 150 for telephone expenses.
