‘Anganwadi workers in pay revision panel’

Hyderabad: Finance minister T Harish Rao on Sunday said the state government has decided to include Anganwadi workers in the pay revision commission along with the government employees. About 70,000 Anganwadi teachers among others would be benefited with this decision. Even the pending bills of the mid-day meals scheme would be released soon, he added. TNN

Anganwadi workers protest in Dehradun

Anganwadi workers in Dehradun held a protest rally demanding their concerns be addressed by the chief minister. The police erected barricades, leading to tensions between the workers and police. A representative from the CM's office met with the protestors and assured them of government support. The workers have outlined six key concerns, including a monthly basic salary of Rs 18,000. In other news, anganwadi workers in different cities have been protesting for pay increases and government recognition, while a public library in Ahmedabad will be converted into an anganwadi.

Police arrest anganwadi workers, foil rally in Vij

Tension arose in Vijayawada as anganwadi workers were arrested for organizing a protest demanding higher pay. Despite the denial of permission, hundreds of workers attempted to rally towards Gandhi Nagar but were arrested by the police. Trade unions CITU and AITUC supported the workers and staged protests across the city. In related news, anganwadi workers in Bhubaneswar demanded government recognition and a pay hike, while a public library in Ahmedabad will be converted into an anganwadi. Additionally, the procurement of eggs for anganwadis in Dakshina Kannada has been affected due to a cash crunch.

Sellur anganwadis bear the brunt

A complex with two anganwadis in Sellur, Madurai, has been affected by water stagnation for the past four years, causing inconvenience to pregnant women and children. The anganwadi workers have highlighted the issue, stating that the rainwater channel is desilted only after accidents occur. The local corporation has plans to elevate the drainage channel and change the gradient of the road. In other news, anganwadi workers in different cities, including Bhubaneswar, Dehradun, and Vijayawada, have been protesting for better salaries and recognition. A public library in Ahmedabad will be converted into an anganwadi due to harassment faced by the librarian.