Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal for regularization of 504 nos. of Contractual Supervisors of the Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department.
According to an official press release, regularization of their services will ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential services and support to vulnerable children and women in the community covered under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programs in the State.
After considering the demand received through their Associations and their representation before the Inter-Ministerial Committee, the Government has considered their case for regularization with an additional burden of Rs18.51 crore per annum (approx).
Such regularization will inspire educated women from rural and tribal areas to work as Supervisors with commitment and dedication, which will help to enhance the overall development of the service delivery system. It will also improve the quality of services they provide, encouraging them to perform at their best, the release added.
