Telangana Government Announces Good News for Anganwadi Helpers
In a significant move towards empowering women workers, the Telangana state government has announced a sweet surprise for Anganwadi Helpers across the state.
In a significant move towards empowering women workers, the Telangana state government has announced a sweet surprise for Anganwadi Helpers across the state. The maximum age limit for promotion to the post of Anganwadi Teacher has been increased from 45 to 50 years, providing new opportunities for thousands of eligible workers.
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Minister Satyavathi Rathod Approves the File
The decision was finalized after Telangana Women and Child Welfare Minister Satyavathi Rathod (Seethakka) signed the concerned file on Thursday. The order comes as a response to multiple representations made by various Anganwadi helper unions urging the government to revise the promotion age cap.
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Over 4,300 Helpers to Benefit from This Policy Change
This policy change will immediately benefit around 4,322 Anganwadi Helpers in the state who are aged between 45 and 50 years. Previously, crossing the 45-year age limit meant losing the opportunity for promotion. With this revision, these workers will now have another chance to climb the professional ladder.
No Legal or Administrative Barriers: Officials Confirm
Upon reviewing the proposal, the concerned authorities submitted a report confirming that there are no administrative or legal hurdles in promoting eligible helpers under 50 years of age to teacher positions. The department emphasized that this move is also supported by the recent extension of Anganwadi teachers’ retirement age from 60 to 65 years, which means newly promoted teachers can serve for up to 15 more years.
Official Orders to Be Released Soon
With Minister Seethakka approving the proposal, official government orders are expected to be released shortly. The decision has brought immense joy among thousands of Anganwadi Helpers across Telangana, who have expressed their gratitude towards the Minister and the government for recognizing their dedication and hard work.
A Progressive Step Towards Women’s Empowerment
The Telangana government’s move is being hailed as a progressive step towards women’s empowerment and social welfare, aligning with its ongoing efforts to enhance the working conditions and opportunities for Anganwadi workers who form the backbone of grassroots child and maternal welfare services in the state
