State Award 2026: ₹5,000 Cash for Anganwadi Workers
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Quick answer
The State Award 2026 recognises two Anganwadi Workers in Goa for exemplary service under ICDS. Each awardee receives ₹5,000 and a citation. Nomination is made by local authorities and reviewed by a Scrutiny Committee.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹5,000 Cash Award |
| Ministry / department | Women and Child Development Department |
| Level | State Government (Goa) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The State Award to Two Anganwadi Workers under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Schemes is a Goan state initiative launched by the Directorate of Women and Child Development. It recognises Anganwadi Workers who have shown outstanding performance in improving coverage and quality of services for children, pregnant and lactating mothers under ICDS, and who have contributed to the implementation of other central, state or local programmes. Each selected worker receives a cash award of ₹5,000 and a citation, with the selection process based on recommendations from authorised officials and a Scrutiny Committee.
Benefits
- Cash Award of ₹5,000
- Citation
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be an Anganwadi Worker under ICDS Schemes
- Applicant must demonstrate exemplary performance in improving coverage and quality of services for children and pregnant and lactating mothers under ICDS
- Applicant must show contribution towards implementation of programmes or schemes of the central Government, state Government, or local bodies
Documents required
- Recommendation/Nomination Letter from District/Block Level Public Representation Institutions (PRIs), MLAs, MPs, Women’s Organisation, CDPO, District Programme Officer of ICDS Scheme, or District Collector
- Documentary evidence substantiating exemplary performance and contribution towards implementation of schemes
How to apply
- 1Recommendation for the award must be initiated by authorised officials or bodies such as District/Block level PRIs, MLAs, MPs, Women’s Organisations, CDPO, District Programme Officer of ICDS Scheme, or District Collector.
- 2The initiated recommendation is then forwarded to the designated Scrutiny Committee for review and selection.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this award?+
The award is specifically meant for Anganwadi Workers who are currently working under the framework of the Integrated Child Development Services Schemes.
What is the cash incentive amount?+
Each selected awardee will receive a Cash Award of ₹5,000.
Is there any non-monetary recognition?+
In addition to the monetary reward, each Anganwadi Worker selected for the award will also be presented with a citation.
How many award recipients are selected?+
Only two Anganwadi Workers will be selected to receive this award.
How is the nomination process carried out?+
Nomination is made by local authorities and reviewed by a Scrutiny Committee.
Who can initiate a recommendation?+
Recommendations may be made by District/Block level Public Representation Institutions (PRIs), Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Members of Parliament (MPs), Women’s Organisation, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), District Programme Officer of ICDS Scheme, or District Collector.
Is there an income limit for eligibility?+
Not specified.
Is this award only for women?+
No, the award is open to all Anganwadi Workers.
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