Uttarakhand to raise Anganwadi, ASHA and Bhojan Mata honorarium from December 1

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on 9 November 2026, the state's 26th Foundation Day, that the honorarium of Anganwadi workers, Anganwadi helpers, ASHA workers and Bhojan Matas (mid-day meal cooks) will go up from 1 December 2026. He spoke at the Bhararisain Vidhan Sabha complex in Gairsain. New amounts are not announced yet.

Guest teachers will also get a higher honorarium soon, again with no figure given. Women who are Lakhpati Didis will get an incentive grant in two instalments to grow their business or start self-employment.

Dhami also announced extra money help for costly treatment such as plastic surgery for people hurt in wildlife attacks, and a waiver of late payment surcharge on electricity bills for small farmers and consumers.