Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday distributed appointment letters to 2,425 newly selected Chief Sevikas and 13 pharmacists in the Department of Child Development and Nutrition, as part of the state’s flagship Mission Rozgar (Mission Employment) initiative. The event was held at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow and marked the department’s largest recruitment drive in over two decades.
Empowering Women Through Employment
The recruitment, conducted through the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), is being hailed as a major step toward women’s empowerment and strengthening health and nutrition services in the state. Officials highlighted that the new appointments will infuse fresh energy into Anganwadi services and enhance the implementation of women and child welfare schemes across the state.
Support for Underprivileged Families
Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi emphasized the government’s commitment to social welfare. Under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana, the state is providing ₹1 lakh financial assistance for the marriage of eligible daughters from underprivileged families. “No family needs to worry about their daughter’s wedding if they lack resources — the government will take responsibility,” he stated.
Record Recruitment of Women in Police Force
Highlighting the state’s efforts in empowering women through employment, CM Yogi said that over 40,000 women have been recruited into the Uttar Pradesh Police Force in the last eight years. He underscored that all recruitment processes were conducted in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner.
He added that the recent police recruitment drive, which filled 60,244 positions, included 12,045 women candidates, reaching even the most remote sections of society.
Welfare Scheme Achievements
The Chief Minister also shared milestones from various welfare schemes:
- 1.56 lakh teachers recruited in the Basic Education Council, with a significant number being women.
- 26 lakh girls benefiting from the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana.
- Over ₹183 crore disbursed under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana to support maternal health.
Strengthening the Anganwadi Ecosystem
In the past eight years:
- 19,424 Anganwadi workers appointed across 75 districts.
- 3,000+ assistants promoted to worker roles.
- 22,290 mini Anganwadi workers promoted to chief roles, with a salary increase from ₹5,500 to ₹8,000.
- 320 honorarium workers transitioned into regular service.
- 182 dependents of deceased Chief Sevikas were given compassionate appointments.
- After 20 years, Group ‘C’ Chief Sevikas were promoted to Group ‘B’ level, with 197 posts upgraded to Child Development Project Officers.
Massive Hiring in 2025
This year alone, over 20,000 Anganwadi workers were recruited through a transparent process, demonstrating the government’s focus on boosting rural employment, particularly for women.
Employment & Vision 2047
CM Yogi asserted that over the past eight years, the government has provided 8.5 lakh government jobs and helped create over 2 crore employment opportunities through the private sector and MSMEs. He concluded by linking these efforts to India’s long-term development goals:
“For a developed and self-reliant India by 2047, the journey begins in our villages, our Anganwadi centers, and our local communities.”
