{
  "id": 6283572,
  "title": "CM Yogi Adityanath Honours Anganwadi Workers In Ayodhya, ₹29.11 Crore DBT Released For Sarees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/cm-yogi-adityanath-honours-anganwadi-workers-in-ayodhya-29-11-crore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T13:39:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/cm-yogi-adityanath-honours-anganwadi-workers-in-ayodhya-2911-crore-dbt-released-for-sarees"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 8, 2023, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh honored Anganwadi workers, helpers, meritorious children, and outstanding supervisors in Ayodhya as part of the 'Anganwadi Ki Awaaz Swasth Bachcha-Shikshit Samaj' initiative. The program aimed to recognize the work of these individuals in promoting nutrition, education, and women's welfare.\n\nDuring the event, appointment letters were distributed to newly appointed Anganwadi workers and helpers. Additionally, an honorarium increase of Rs 29.11 crore was transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for 251,162 Anganwadi workers and helpers to purchase sarees.\n\nMrs. Sunita Pandey, an Anganwadi Worker, and Mrs. Soni Sahu, an Anganwadi Helper, were among those honored with cheques, sarees, and certificates for their dedication to the cause. Similarly, Mrs. Mamta Pandey and Mrs. Neelam Yadav, both Anganwadi Workers, received their rewards.\n\nThe program also highlighted the achievements of children. Anaya, daughter of Mrs. Aarti Pari Kannaujiya, and Mrs. Mithilesh Kumari, an Anganwadi Worker, achieved normal nutritional status after being severely malnourished. Their progress was celebrated with certificates and bags.\n\nOutstanding academic results were another highlight. Mohini Pal achieved 82.02 percent marks in Intermediate, Bhavini Sharma scored 89.16 percent in High School, and Devesh Yadav obtained 77 percent in High School. Each received a certificate and bag as recognition.\n\nThe Women Welfare Department honored girls who participated in the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' program and climbed Mount Everest Base Camp. Neelanshu, Priyanka Upadhyay, and Priyanka Prajapati were among those recognized with certificates and bags.\n\nShwetketu Mishra, Chief General Manager of IRFC, and Avanish Prakash contributed to the cause through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), providing pre-school kits to 1,250 Anganwadi centers in Ayodhya worth Rs 2 crore. Additionally, Bhomik Shah, CEO of Bharat Cares, distributed scholarships to 5,000 girl students and implemented the 'Jagmag Ayodhya' program.",
  "summary": "Ayodhya, September 08: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honored Anganwadi workers, helpers, meritorious children, and outstanding supervisors associated with nutrition, education and women’s welfare in Ayodhya under the ‘Anganwadi Ki Awaaz Swasth Bachcha-Shikshit Samaj’ initiative. He also distributed appointment letters to newly appointed Anganwadi workers and helpers. Cheques for the increased…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}