Honorariums enhanced & centres re-tansformed in steps to boost Anganwadi Centre in Meghalaya

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 5, 2022

“Our Anganwadi Workers, Village Health Councils and Village Organizations are the agents of social change in our effort towards a Malnutrition Free Meghalaya, ” said Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday.

And as a mark of recognition to their yeomen service, the Chief Minister announced the enhancement of honorarium to AWW Workers by Rs 1500, Mini AWW by Rs 750 & Helper by Rs 500 with effect from 1st October, 2022

Sangma was joined by a community of 2.1 Lakh Angandwadi Workers, ASHAs, Village Health Councils and SHGs at SICPAC in Mawkasiang. The programme was also joined online from across the State at the ‘State Convention of Frontliners’ to celebrate their contribution towards improving nutritional and health indicators of women & children

Sangma informed that Meghalaya took a collaborative approach of involving the Self-Help Groups and Village Organizations of Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society – MSRLS under NRLM in the identification of SAM (Severe Acute Malnutrition) and MAM (Moderate Acute Malnutrition) children, aiding the efforts of our community health workers.

Every month, through this network, the growth of about 500000 children between the ages 0 to 5 years is being monitored, achieving 85 to 90% weighing efficiency of children in AWCs and villages across Meghalaya, he informed.

Sangma appreciated the efforts of the AWW, VHCs and VOs in providing basic education, nutrition and ensuring health especially in rural areas.

The Chief Minister informed that all Anganwadi centers will be transformed into Early Childhood Development Centers with better structures, infrastructures and methodology involving parents by giving them training and necessary support.

He also launched the CM CARE erstwhile Chief Minister’s Social Assistance Scheme for Infirm, Single Mother & PWDs has been renamed as CM CARE (Comfort, Assist, Respect, Empowerment).

The Chief Minister also felicitated the State Best Award and Best Project from each District for collaborative effort in reducing SAM and MAM. The best state award was bagged by South West Garo Hills and Ri Bhoi.