Which is FALSE regarding Anganwadi worker: September 2012: (A) Pa time worker, (B) Undergoes 4 month training, (C) 1 for 1000 children, (D) Selected from the community itself
Answer is C. Ans: C i.e. 1 for 1000 children Anganwadi worker The Anganwadi system is mainly managed by the Anganwadi worker. She is a health worker chosen from the community and given 4 months training in health, nutrition and child-care. She is in charge of an Anganwadi which covers a population of 1000. About 10 Anganwadi workers are supervised by a Supervisor called Mukhyasevika. 4 Mukhyasevikas are headed by a Child Development Projects Officer (CDPO).