Delhi to honour anganwadi workers, eyes pay hike

The Delhi Government will organise a special programme, “Aangan Ka Milan,” to honour Anganwadi workers as part of the “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan,” Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced, with the government also considering an increase in their honorarium.

The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan was launched to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birth anniversary. The Chief Minister said Anganwadi workers play a crucial role at the grassroots level in taking government services to children, women and families, and that honouring their dedication and contribution was the Government’s responsibility.

The Chief Minister said felicitation programmes for Anganwadi workers will be held across all 70 Assembly constituencies of Delhi starting September 23. Anganwadi workers, beneficiaries, children, women, parents and members of the local community will participate in these programmes, with around 25,000 invitations being sent out.

Around 500 people are proposed to participate in each Assembly constituency, including MLAs and other public representatives, beneficiaries, children, pregnant and lactating women, parents, Anganwadi workers and helpers, creche workers and helpers, and community representatives. Participants will also take a nutrition pledge during the programme.

The Chief Minister said a special felicitation kit worth Rs 2,500 has been prepared to honour Anganwadi workers, comprising a bag, uniform, insulated water bottle, cap, first-aid pouch and umbrella. During the Assembly-level programmes, the chief guest will present these kits to frontline workers associated with Anganwadi services, symbolising recognition of their contribution toward taking Anganwadi services to people and strengthening community engagement.

The Chief Minister said the programmes have also been linked with the 9th National Nutrition Month 2026. The Department of Women and Child Development is observing National Nutrition Month from September 17 to October 17, 2026, under the central Government-sponsored “Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan” scheme, with this year’s theme being “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Zimmedari.”

The Chief Minister said both the honouring of Anganwadi workers and public awareness on nutrition under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan are aimed at connecting people with a sense of service and responsibility.