Uttar Pradesh Announces Welfare Package for Anganwadi Workers and Helpers

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a welfare package for approximately 2.91 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers across the state, aimed at improving financial security, healthcare access, and working conditions. The package was announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in September 2026.

Key Benefits of the Welfare Package

• Honorarium Increase: Anganwadi workers will receive Rs 12,000 per month (up from Rs 8,000), and helpers will receive Rs 6,000 per month (up from Rs 4,000), effective from September 2026 with payments scheduled for October 2026.
• Cashless Healthcare: Cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh annually is announced for workers, helpers, and their families.
• Saree Assistance: Financial assistance of an additional Rs 500 will be provided for a third saree through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Digital Support: Approximately 1.28 lakh smartphones have been provided in the first phase to assist with digital record-keeping and data submission via platforms like the Poshan Tracker.

Eligibility and Verification

The announced benefits apply specifically to serving Anganwadi workers and helpers in Uttar Pradesh. Exact payment structures include fixed and performance-linked incentive components subject to relevant rules.

Eligible workers should contact their Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), area supervisor, or District Programme Officer to confirm registration procedures, empanelled hospitals, documentation requirements, and payment statuses. Official announcements and government orders should be consulted directly for implementation guidelines.