Overview

• Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare announced the one-time festive payment for workers and helpers.
• A government resolution authorizing the payout was issued on Thursday, formalizing the sanction.
• Each eligible anganwadi worker or helper under the ICDS scheme will receive ₹2,000 as a Diwali/Bhau-Beej gift.
• The department said distribution will occur through the office of the Commissioner of ICDS based in Navi Mumbai.
• Officials described the gesture as recognition of anganwadi staff’s role in child nutrition and early childhood services.