Lucknow: In a major step towards strengthening child development and nutrition services, more than 21,000 Anganwadi workers in Uttar Pradesh will soon take up their responsibilities. Following the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the recruitment process for 21,547 Anganwadi workers is being fast-tracked. The Department of Child Development and Nutrition is making continuous efforts to ensure the smooth completion of this process.
So far, the recruitment portal has received over 6.69 lakh applications. The selection process, including online verification and physical document verification, is being expedited to ensure early appointments.
Verification Process Completed in Several Districts
The recruitment is being conducted across all 75 districts of the state. The selection process has been fully completed in districts like Mathura, Basti, Mau, Deoria, and Bijnor. Meanwhile, in Moradabad and Prayagraj, the process has been partially completed. In the remaining 68 districts, 100% of applicants’ certificates have been verified online.
Additionally, physical verification of candidates’ documents has been completed in 53 districts, while the process is underway in 17 others. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh has directed officials to complete the recruitment at the earliest.
Ensuring Transparency in Recruitment
To maintain transparency, both online and physical verification of applicants’ documents is being carried out. Special measures are being taken by the department to accelerate the selection process, ensuring that appointed Anganwadi workers can begin their responsibilities without delay.
About Anganwadi Centers
Anganwadi centers in India serve as rural mother and child care units. Launched in 1975 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program, they aim to tackle child hunger and malnutrition. These centers provide essential healthcare services such as contraceptive counseling and supply, nutrition education, supplementary nutrition, and preschool activities.
