Baramulla, Aug. 3 -- Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said the government has prepared a cabinet memorandum to provide compassionate appointments to the relatives of Anganwadi workers and helpers who die while in service.

Addressing an awareness programme in Baramulla, Itoo, said the proposal seeks to ensure that a family member of a deceased Anganwadi worker or helper is given priority for appointment without the need for a fresh advertisement.

She said the cabinet memo is ready and will be taken up for further approval.

The minister acknowledged that Anganwadi workers and helpers continue to receive a low honorarium, but said successive National Conference governments have taken steps to improve their welfare.

She said the honorarium ...