As per GO (MS) No. 523/2016/SJD dated 11-11-2016 the Government of Kerala introduced a welfare fund with the contribution of Rs 200/- from Anganwadi workers and Rs.100/- from Anganwadi helpers. The Government of Kerala contributes an equal amount.
The welfare fund is functioning under a Chief Executive Officer attached to the Directorate of Social Justice, and an accountant attached to all District Social Justice Officers. District Social Justice Officer is the district level inspecting officer.
The benefits provided include employment to dependents of employees dying in harness, regularisation of temporary hands if they put in more than two years of service, maternity and abortion leave, loans for education, treatment, marriage, house construction, and educational award.
Membership : All permanent Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are members of this welfare fund.
Contribution to the fund
Contribution of Anganwadi Worker: Rs. 200 per month
Contribution of Anganwadi Helper: Rs. 100 per month
Govt. contribution is of an equal amount.
Benefits from the Welfare Fund
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Marriage assistance (advance) for the marriage of worker/Helper or their daughter |
upto Rs. 2000/- |
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Medical aid (for treatment of cancer, T.B, Leprosy, Heart diseases & Kidney transplantation and major Operations) |
upto Rs.10,000/- |
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House building advance |
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Educational loan for the education of children |
up to Rs.1000 |
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Death compensation |
@ Rs.10,000/- |
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Pension |
@ Rs.1000/- per month to Anganwadi Worker |
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Educational Award to children of Anganwadi Workers/Helpers |
Rs.500/- 1st prize |
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Retirement benefit |
Contribution from the Member + 11% interest + Equal Govt. Contribution |
Various Committees relating to the Anganwadi Welfare Fund
Various Committees are constituted to review the functioning of the Anganwadi Welfare Fund.
District Level Review Committee
The following personals are included.
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District Social Justice Officer |
Chairman |
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District Probation Officer Grade I |
Member |
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Programme Officer District Level ICDS cell |
Member Secretary |
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A representative of the Director of Social Justice (an officer not below the rank of CDPO) |
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2 representatives of the Anganwadi Worker and Helpers in the district |
Members |
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State Level Review Committee |
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Director of Social Justice |
Chairman |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Member Secretary |
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A representative of the Secretary to Govt. Social Justice Department not below the rank of an under secretary |
Member |
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One representative from each District selected by the District level review committees |
Members |
Contact Person
Chief Executive Officer
Anganwadi Workers & Helpers Welfare Fund (AW&H)
Social Justice Annexe
Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram
Ph: 0471 - 2342433(O)
Mob: 9446176426, email id - awwfkerala@gmail.com
Target Group
| Women |
