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27 Apr 2022 Anganwadi worker gratuity

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Recently it has been accepted by the Supreme Court that Anganwadi workers are entitled to gratuity, which is a basic social security measure.

The Court has recognized their right to pay gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
The court noted that it is high time for the Center and the states to “collectively consider” on improving the service conditions of Anganwadi workers and helpers.
The Court also pointed out that the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) needs more attention in public policy.
The scheme acts as an “institutional mechanism for the realization of child and women’s rights”.
Yet these services are treated as state charities rather than enforceable rights.
Thus to ensure quality in delivery of services and community participation, it is necessary to rethink their terms of service.

Anganwadi is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the States/UTs to act as a rural child and maternal care center in India.
It was started in the year 1975 by the Government of India as part of the ICDS program to tackle the problem of hunger and malnutrition of children.
Anganwadi centers provide six types of services: supplementary nutrition, pre-school non-formal education, immunization, health check-up, nutrition and health education and specified services.
Beneficiaries under Anganwadi Services Scheme are identified under Aadhaar.

The court has recognized that the nutritional needs of about 158 million children “the future resource of the nation” are taken care of by anganwadi workers and helpers.
They act as a bridge between the government and the beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act, 2013 and ICDS, besides providing important services at the grassroots level.
Anganwadi workers and helpers have worked to cater to the needs of disadvantaged groups in underprivileged areas. Today Current Affairs
They are the backbone of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).
Social child care contributes to women’s independence.
It lightens the burden of child care, provides a potential source of employment for women, as well as provides them an opportunity to form women’s organizations.

Gratuity is a benefit that is payable under the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972.
Gratuity is a financial component given by an employer to an employee in recognition of the service rendered by him in the organization.
It is a part of an employee’s salary and can be viewed as a benefit plan, designed to help an individual on his retirement.
Gratuity is paid by an employer when an employee leaves the job after serving an organization for a period of at least 5 years.
It can also be thought of as a financial “thank you” to an employee for providing continued service to the employer.