Anganwadi Workers Welfare Fund Uttarakhand | Benefits
Overview
The Anganwadi Workers Welfare Fund is a social security scheme implemented by the Government of Uttarakhand for the benefit of anganwadi workers and anganwadi helpers working under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). The fund provides financial assistance during illness, disability, and other welfare needs.
Anganwadi workers are the backbone of early childhood care in India, and this scheme recognizes their contribution by providing a dedicated welfare safety net.
Objective
The scheme aims to provide financial security and welfare support to anganwadi workers who do not receive full government employee benefits. It addresses their medical, personal, and family-related financial needs.
Benefits
- Financial assistance during hospitalization or serious illness
- Death benefit or ex-gratia for family of deceased workers
- Maternity-related support where applicable
- Educational assistance for children of anganwadi workers
- Housing or emergency assistance as defined by the fund rules
Eligibility
- Must be an active or retired anganwadi worker or helper in Uttarakhand
- Must be registered under the ICDS program
- Contribution to the welfare fund may be required as per scheme rules
- Must be in active service for certain benefits
Exclusions
- Workers not registered under the Uttarakhand ICDS
- Applicants not meeting the contribution criteria where applicable
- Claims for events not covered under the fund’s defined categories
Application Process
- Contact the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) or District Programme Officer
- Obtain the welfare fund assistance application form
- Fill in the relevant details based on the type of assistance required
- Attach supporting documents
- Submit to the CDPO or state Women and Child Development department
- Benefits are sanctioned and released based on fund availability and eligibility
Documents Required
- Service appointment order or registration certificate as anganwadi worker
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account passbook copy
- Medical records or hospitalization certificate (for medical claims)
- Death certificate (for death benefit claims)
- Photographs
- Nominee declaration form
