India, April 23 -- The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a graduation degree as the minimum educational qualification for the selection of Anganwadi workers, under the Odisha Children's and Women's Welfare Service (Amendment) Rules, 2025.

Chaired by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Cabinet approved the amendment stipulating that candidates applying for the junior grade of service as Anganwadi workers must possess a graduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university.

However, the amendment will not apply to existing Anganwadi workers, who will continue to be governed by the qualifications set under the previous rules, chief secretary Manoj Ahuja clarified. "This initiative will strengthen the service del...