#ICDS Scheme

Tripura High Court reinforces that Anganwadi Workers and Helpers, holding statutory posts under the National Food Security Act, 2013, cannot be terminated due to centre relocation. The court mandates full honorarium payment during non-performance and re-engagement within four weeks, setting a precedent for protection of frontline workers under ICDS schemes.

The Delhi High Court ruled that a tender condition mandating local manufacturing in Uttar Pradesh for Take-Home Ration (THR) supplies under the ICDS scheme does not violate Articles 14 or 19(1)(g). The court held that logistical efficiency, quality control, and operational imperatives justify the restriction, setting a precedent for geographically tailored procurement policies in welfare schemes.