Odisha Govt Announces Free Mobile Phones For Anganwadi Workers

Odisha's Women and Child Development Minister Tukuni Sahu on January 24 announced free mobile phones for anganwadi workers in the state. The decision was announced on National Girl Child Day and it aims to help the workers receive on-time information. The state government has also decided to provide weighing machines to each anganwadi centre. Besides, in order to address the issue of gender-based discrimination and violence, the government has released a communication package.