In a major decision ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced a hike in remuneration of Anganwadi workers and their assistants, an official statement said.
The monthly remuneration of Anganwadi workers has been increased from ₹7,500 to ₹10,000, while that of Mini Anganwadi workers has been hiked to ₹7,250 from ₹5,375, the statement issued by the CMO said.
Similarly, Anganwadi assistant's wages have been hiked from ₹3,750 to ₹5,000 per month, it said.