The Role of Anganwadi Workers in the Integrated Child Development Program

Abstract

The Integrated Child Development Services Scheme is the largest and most important scheme of the Government of India. This scheme primarily focuses on the care and overall development of newborns. This scheme is implemented through Anganwadi centers by Anganwadi workers. Under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, Anganwadi workers are providing available services to beneficiaries through Anganwadis. However, research has revealed that Anganwadi workers face various problems, such as lack of basic facilities related to Anganwadis, workload, inadequate salaries, and inaccessibility to work areas. The findings of this research study indicate that in order to address the problems of Anganwadi workers and maintain quality, efforts are needed to provide basic facilities, provide adequate pay, and reduce workload.