The Congress-led government in Karnataka is facing criticism from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for issuing a notification requiring proficiency in Urdu for candidates applying for the position of Anganwadi teachers in the districts of Mudigere and Chikkamagaluru. Former BJP MP Nalin Kumar Kateel condemned the decision, accusing the Congress government of favoring the Muslim community and limiting job opportunities for others. The controversy has sparked debate over the state's official language, with the BJP questioning why Urdu is being prioritized over Kannada.
Residents of Kanibanka in Kendrapara district have expressed concern over the discovery of insects and worms in sattu and suji packets supplied by the local Anganwadi centre. Allegations have been made against the Self Help Group for providing substandard food, which has been denied by the Anganwadi worker Puspanjali Pradhan. The Odisha Deputy Chief Minister has promised strict action against those responsible for compromising the health of children with substandard food.
On the 78th Independence Day at Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited over 4,000 special guests including members of India's contingent at the Paris Olympics, cultural groups, farmers, Anganwadi workers, and economically disadvantaged citizens. The attendees, who had traveled from different parts of the country, expressed their excitement and gratitude for being a part of the once-in-a-lifetime experience. This year's celebration also saw massive security arrangements with over 10,000 personnel on duty and advanced surveillance equipment in place.
Naxalites in Jharkhand's Palamu Lok Sabha constituency placed posters near an Anganwadi center calling for a boycott of the parliamentary elections. Police teams have removed the posters and an investigation is underway, though no one has been arrested yet. The CPI (Maoists) is suspected to be behind the posters, which have also been seen in other areas of Palamu, a district with a history of Maoist violence. The ruling BJP's candidate, former DGP Vishnu Dayal Ram, will face off against RJD's Mamata Bhuiyan in the upcoming election.
Former Chief Minister and Congress leader Kamal Nath took to social media to criticize the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh for not paying the salaries of anganwadi workers for three months. More than 60,000 workers and assistants have not received their honorarium, despite the Central government boasting about their budgetary allocations for anganwadi workers. Mr. Nath accused the state government of depriving these frontline workers of their basic rights.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to establish more medical colleges in India during her presentation of the Interim Budget 2024-25 in Parliament. This initiative will utilize existing hospital infrastructure and create opportunities for youth to become doctors, while also improving healthcare services. Additionally, Sitharaman highlighted the inclusion of ASHA and Anganwadi workers under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme and the focus on STEM education for girls and women.
The Indian government has announced the extension of healthcare coverage to ASHA and anganwadi workers under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). This publicly funded health insurance scheme is the largest in the world and provides coverage for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. With a current coverage of 55 crore people, the government aims to provide timely and adequate finance to MSMEs, as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the interim Budget. Follow Zee Biz for live updates on Budget 2024.
Anganwadi workers in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, met with YSRCP district president and Rajya Sabha Member Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy to discuss their pending issues. They urged him to bring their concerns to the attention of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The MP assured the workers that he would raise their issues with the CM soon. A representation was also submitted to Vemireddy Prabhakara Reddy.
With the MCD Delhi Election Result 2017 coming up, everyone is eager to see which party will come out on top. In the lead up to the result day, a pictorial scenario has been created to give viewers an idea of what to expect from BJP, AAP and Congress. To add to the election fever, the Election Commission of India has named Sachin Tendulkar as the National Icon. Meanwhile, the upcoming UP Assembly Election 2022 also has politicians on the move as Yogi Adityanath seems to be the top choice amongst voters. The Election Commission has also issued a directive to not use anganwadi members, anudeshak and shikshamitra in the upcoming election process. In light of the ongoing election season, here's everything you need to know before casting your vote in the LS Polls 2019.