SRINAGAR: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today attended the virtual meeting chaired by Union Minister for Women and Child development, Annpurna Devi to review progress on implementation of Sakhsham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 across the country.
During the meeting, Minister Sakeena Itoo briefed the Minister about the status of various welfare schemes on women and child development across Jammu and Kashmir.
Sakeena Itoo also flagged various issues before the Union Minister and sought removal of qualification bar in recruiting of Anganwadi Helpers. She also asked for a mechanism for permanent accommodation for Anganwadi centres functioning from rented buildings as it creates hurdle in proper maintenance of these centres.
Minister Sakeena also requested the Union Minister for smooth flow of funds so that the Anganwadi Helpers and workers are paid timely wages. She also asked for increasing the honorarium in favour of Anganwadi workers and helpers.
She further assured the Union Minister full cooperation from J&K Government in effective implementation of various Centrally sponsored schemes on Women and Child development.
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