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Rajasthan CM transfers ₹1,000 each to 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers; 10% honorarium hike from 1 April

On 30 March 2026 Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma transferred ₹1,000 each through DBT to 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers for two uniforms, and announced a 10% honorarium increase from 1 April 2026.

Summary

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on 30 March 2026 transferred ₹1,000 each by Direct Benefit Transfer to about 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers to cover the cost of two uniforms. He announced a 10% increase in honorarium for Anganwadi workers, helpers and mid-day meal cooks-cum-helpers from 1 April 2026. Under the state's Amrit Aahar Yojana, children aged 3–6 years get hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres.

Key facts

DBT
₹1,000 each to about 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers (for two uniforms)
Date
30 March 2026, Jaipur
Honorarium
10% hike from 1 April 2026 (Anganwadi workers, helpers, mid-day meal cooks)
Amrit Aahar Yojana
Hot milk 5 days a week for children aged 3–6
CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

Under which Rajasthan scheme are children aged 3–6 years given hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres?

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Correct answer: B — Amrit Aahar Yojana

CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said children aged three to six get hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit Aahar Yojana.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following about Rajasthan's Anganwadi announcements of 30 March 2026: 1. About 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers received ₹1,000 each through DBT for uniforms. 2. Their honorarium was increased by 10% with effect from 1 April 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The CM transferred ₹1,000 each to about 1.22 lakh workers and helpers for two uniforms and announced a 10% honorarium hike effective 1 April 2026.

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