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Himachal raises income cap for anganwadi recruitment to Rs 75,000
The Story in Brief
The Himachal Pradesh government has increased the annual family income limit for recruitment of anganwadi workers and helpers from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. The notification issued by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment took immediate effect.
The revised eligibility means women from families with an annual income above the old Rs 50,000 ceiling but not exceeding Rs 75,000 can now apply for the posts. Applicants must submit an income certificate verified by a Naib Tehsildar, Tehsildar or Executive Magistrate.
The decision is expected to benefit women across the state who were previously ineligible due to the stricter income criterion.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The income cap increase directly widens the pool of eligible women for anganwadi jobs, a key rural employment avenue in the state. The change addresses a longstanding grievance that the old Rs 50,000 limit excluded many poor families who had incomes just above that threshold. The immediate effect of the notification means vacancies can now be filled from a larger applicant base. The requirement for certificate verification by a magistrate or tehsildar adds a layer of scrutiny to prevent misuse. The department has not yet announced how many new vacancies will be filled under the revised rules.
Source: amarujala.com
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