Anganwadi Activists Association organized Hakkotaya Convention

02.06.10 Mangalore : The present state government has given more benefits and schemes to the Anganwadi Activists, said Narendra Swamy, Minister for Women and Child Welfare Department.

He was speaking at the Dakshina Kannada district Anganwadi Activists and helpers association organized Hakkotaya Convention at Town Hall on June 2, Wednesday. He also said that The Anganwadi workers must not feel sad that the government is not providing any beneficiaries for the worker. Since no other government like CM B S Yeddyurappa’s government has done such an improvement for the anganwadi workers ever before.

He also said that, the chief minister has agreed to give pension foe anganwadi workers within one month of their retirement after 50 years. The government is also planning to implement mote schemes for the workers, he added.

The concerned authority has submitted affidavit to government, requesting to provide qualitative and quantitative food for the children and in respect the capacity builder has also been appointed to look after the maintenance, he said.

M P Bharathi, president of association presided over the function. Shakuntala A, deputy director, Women and Child Welfare Department participated as the chief guests. Vishalakshi, president, Mangalore city association welcomed the gathering. Vijaya Eshwar Gowda, secretary of association proposed vote of thanks.