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MUMBAI : Five Anganwadi Sevikas from Maharashtra state would be honored for their outstanding contribution with a National Award for 2017-18 on January 7, 2019, said an official press statement.

Ms Archana Salode from Kurdi Aanganwadi and Ms Vanita Kose from Tembhulkheda Anganwadi in Amravati District have been selected for the Award under Varud Child Development Service Scheme.

Ms Anjali Borekar of Yenasa Anganwadi, under Varora project of Chandrapur District, Ms Akkatai Dhere and Ms Sneha Kshirsagar from Mumbra, under Kolhapur’s Karveer Project, Thane have been selected from Reti Bandar Aangwanwadi, the statement said.

The awards, organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, will be presented to the Aanganwadi workers in New Delhi on January 7, 2019.

The Anganwadis have been set up under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme, falling under the purview of Ministry of Women and Child Development.

The Ministry conducts different programs which are implemented through Anganwadi Sevaks up till the village level. The Sevikas are contributing extensively for effective implementation of programs under the Scheme have been selected for the National Award.

The Anganwadi workers play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the country by ensuring health and well-being of the children, ensuring nutritional standards and maintaining cleanliness.