Overview
- Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare announced the one-time Bhau-Beej payment for anganwadi workers and helpers under the ICDS scheme.
- A government resolution formalizing the initiative has been issued to enable disbursement.
- The state says the ₹2,000 will be paid out soon via the Maharashtra ICDS Commissioner in Navi Mumbai, with no detailed schedule released.
- Coverage cites an estimated 1,10,429 eligible workers and helpers across Maharashtra.
- Officials framed the gesture as festive recognition of frontline child‑care work as broader discussions on anganwadi compensation continue, including a recent Gujarat High Court wage order.