(a) whether the Government has constituted a National Level Committee to review the benefits and
facilities given to Anganwadi workers/helpers in the country;
(b) if so, whether the said Committee has presented its report to the Government; and
(c) if so, the recommendations thereof and the follow-up action of the Government thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a) to (c): The Review Committee constituted to examine the levels of honorarium and related issues of
Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) had submitted its report in 2007. Major recommendations
of the Review Committee included enhancement of honoraria of AWWs and AWHs, provision of uniform for them,
payment of additional honoraria by States/UTs for any additional work entrusted to them. These recommendations
have been implemented by the Government suitably.