Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, Mar 14: Threatening to lock down centres for 10 to 15 days, Aanganwadi workers and helpers staged protest in Tehsil Complex Mandi and put forth their long pending demands before the Administration.
A large number of ICDS workers gathered outside Tehsildar’s office at Mandi town and raised slogans against Government for not treating them equally as in other states and UTs of the country.
Putting forth demands before Government, president Aanganwadi workers, Naseem Jan said that our monthly wages are pending for the last 8 months and must be released immediately. The Government must provide salary at par with other States and UTs of India.
Alleging harassment by officers, she said that Aanganwadi workers and helpers are being engaged with many other departments without giving extra benefits/ charges which is sheer injustice and their exploitation. Extra wages must be provided if employees are engaged with other departments for some additional assignments.
Talking about promotion, the agitating workers said that we are having high qualifications and Government must consider our promotion keeping our higher education in view. All workers and helpers urged Government to fulfill their demands at the earliest.
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