Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Andhra Govt to Distribute 5G Phones to Anganwadi Workers
The Andhra Pradesh government is giving 5G phones to 58,204 Anganwadi workers.
This will help them do their jobs better, like taking care of pregnant women and children.
The old 4G phones weren't working well.
The government has also increased the workers' pay from ₹1,200 to ₹2,200.
There are 1.25 lakh workers in total, and they work in 55,204 centers across the state.
The minister said the workers should keep doing a good job to help more people.
Andhra Pradesh government to distribute 5G phones to 58,204 Anganwadi workers at a cost of ₹75 crore.
Previous 4G phones were not functioning properly, affecting service delivery.
Total Anganwadi staff in the state is 1.25 lakh, serving 55,204 centers.
Government has increased Anganwadi workers' honorarium from ₹1,200 to ₹2,200.
Women and Child Welfare Department has secured an A++ rank nationally for service delivery.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government
- What
- Distribution of 5G phones to Anganwadi workers
- When
- Announced on Wednesday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve service delivery for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children
- Number of Workers
- 58,204
- Cost of Phones
- ₹75 crore
- Total Anganwadi Staff
- 1.25 lakh
- Anganwadi Centres
- 55,204
- Honorarium Increase
- ₹1,200 to ₹2,200