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Arya Highlights Anganwadi Workers as Backbone of Last‑Mile Welfare Delivery
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 01:17 PM
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Arya stressed that anganwadi workers are essential for delivering government welfare schemes directly to beneficiaries.
Arya, speaking at a recent forum on social welfare, underscored the pivotal role of anganwadi workers in India's outreach programmes. He noted that these frontline staff are the primary contact point for families in rural and urban slums, ensuring that nutrition, health and early‑childhood education services reach the most vulnerable.
The statement highlighted that anganwadi centres act as the last‑mile conduit for schemes such as the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and various nutrition supplementation initiatives. By maintaining regular interaction with mothers and children, workers help monitor growth, distribute supplementary nutrition and facilitate immunisation drives.
Arya called for enhanced training and timely remuneration for the workforce, arguing that strengthening their capacity will improve overall programme efficiency and reduce gaps in service delivery. He urged state governments to treat anganwadi workers as essential partners in the broader welfare ecosystem.
The statement highlighted that anganwadi centres act as the last‑mile conduit for schemes such as the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and various nutrition supplementation initiatives. By maintaining regular interaction with mothers and children, workers help monitor growth, distribute supplementary nutrition and facilitate immunisation drives.
Arya called for enhanced training and timely remuneration for the workforce, arguing that strengthening their capacity will improve overall programme efficiency and reduce gaps in service delivery. He urged state governments to treat anganwadi workers as essential partners in the broader welfare ecosystem.