India, April 23 -- The Odisha State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved a key amendment mandating a Graduation degree as the minimum educational qualification for the selection of Anganwadi Workers in the State.

The Cabinet approved the proposal under the Odisha Children's and Women's Welfare Service (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which stipulates 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.

Sharing details of the decision, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja clarified the amendment will not apply to existing Anganwadi Workers, who will continue to be governed by the qualifications set under the pre...