Scheme-Based Workers: Backbone of India’s Welfare Programs Introduction Scheme-Based Workers (SBWs) are the millions of primarily women frontline workers implementing India’s flagship welfare schemes. Examples include Anganwadi workers/helpers under ICDS, ASHAs under the National Health Mission, and Mid-Day Meal (MDM) cooks/helpers. These workers perform critical socio-developmental tasks such as preschool education, maternal nutrition, health outreach, […]