ITANAGAR, OCT 22:

Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul on Thursday described Anganwadi workers and helpers as the backbone of the state’s women and child development system and stressed the need to improve their working conditions, dignity and recognition.

Addressing the second foundation day celebration of the Arunachal Pradesh Anganwadi Karmachari Sangh (APAKS) at Dree Ground here, Pul lauded the dedication of frontline workers in delivering essential services, particularly in remote and geographically challenging areas.

“Anganwadi workers are not merely frontline workers but the silent architects of our future generations,” she said, highlighting their role in maternal and child nutrition, early childhood education, health awareness and community welfare.

The minister acknowledged that workers and helpers continued to face challenges related to honorarium, social security, infrastructure, working conditions and recognition. She assured them that their concerns would be heard and genuine demands considered at the appropriate level.

Pul said the success of government policies depended largely on the dedication of frontline personnel working at the grassroots level. She added that the state government, under Chief Minister Pema Khandu, was committed to strengthening Anganwadi services, improving nutritional outcomes, promoting early childhood development and empowering women.

Appreciating APAKS for providing a common platform for Anganwadi workers and helpers, she urged the organisation to maintain unity, discipline and a constructive approach while working to improve the system.

“When we support an Anganwadi worker, we strengthen a family. When we strengthen an Anganwadi centre, we secure a child’s future,” Pul said, emphasising that those who dedicate their lives to caring for children also deserve care, dignity and recognition.

She congratulated APAKS on its foundation day and called for collective efforts to build a healthier and more empowered Arunachal Pradesh.