Lucknow, July 30 (Reporter) In response to questions about the honorarium for cooks and Anganwadi workers in council schools, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday criticised the Samajwadi Party. The CM said that during the SP government, from 2012 to 2017, the honorarium for cooks was less than Rs 500 and there was also discrimination in their selection and job security. "In contrast, the government has not only raised the minimum honorarium to Rs 2,000 in 2022 but also recognised the invaluable contributions of Anganwadi workers and assistants during the pandemic. Their honorarium has been increased and provisions have been made for additional income through the distribution of tablets and other means. This recognition is a testament to their dedication and hard work," he said. He said that the government has set up Panchayat Secretariats in every Gram Panchayat to promote self-reliance in rural areas and realise Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Gram Swaraj. "Panchayat Sahayaks have been appointed computer operators and BC Sakhi women handle banking transactions within the villages," he said. Yogi said that these positions offer a fixed honorarium for six months, but additional income is earned through bank commissions. "For example, a BC Sakhi in Sultanpur has earned over Rs 15.5 lakh as commission. Panchayat Sahayaks receive Rs 6,000 per month, plus additional income from services such as issuing caste certificates, income certificates, residence certificates, and other online services," he said...////...