Anganwadi workers urged to fight for their rights
The Hindu
MADURAI
All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) vice president U. Vasuki and All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) Secretariat Member P. Shanmugam addressed the anganwadi workers and helpers on Wednesday at the 10th National Conference of the All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers (AIFAWH) being held in Madurai.
Speaking at the conference, Ms. Vasuki urged the anganwadi workers and helpers to fight for their rights and demands. She said that the Union government was neglecting them and was favouring only the rich people. While the loans obtained by the rich were being waived, the poor were affected by the price rise.
She slammed the Union government for cutting the budget allocation for the anganwadi services and also for taking various steps to privatise various sectors. As AIDWA was for the establishment of equality and dignity, it would support the anganwadi workers in their fight, she said.
Mr. Shanmugam said that the anganwadi workers had an important duty to perform which they have been performing with dedication. However, they were being paid meagre wages, he pointed out. Citing some of their demands that included regularisation of service, wage hike and job security, he said that the workers were continuously fighting for their demands which were just.
He said that the workers could not remain silent spectators when the Union government was favouring the rich corporates and was blatantly uncompassionate towards the working people, the poor and the children. He condemned the reduction in the budget allocations for the anganwadi services.
The anganwadi workers had played a significant role and supported the farmers during their struggle against the farm laws. A united fight was required in order to achieve the goals, he said and urged the workers to come together to defend equality, democracy and the values of the Constitution. He said that AIKS would support the anganwadi workers and helpers to implement the resolutions passed at the conference.
Ranya Rao, caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, claimed innocence, but agencies suspect syndicate involvement.
World Sleep Day: More than 26% of professionals said they are getting less than six hours of sleep in the night, a problem even more pronounced among entrepreneurs.
Samuel Browne's botanical explorations in 17th-century Madras offer insights into traditional plant uses and changing flora over time.
CPS Abolition Movement protests in Dindigul urging State government to implement old pension scheme promised by DMK.
Union Finance Minister criticizes removal of Indian currency symbol '₹' in Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents, citing national unity concerns.
State government provides ₹100 crore to KMRL for Kakkanad extension, speeding up construction and addressing funding issues.
ED joins probe into gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, raids multiple locations in Bengaluru.
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra government on failure to register FIR against police officers in custodial death case.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad faces backlash for suggesting those who have issues with Holi colours should leave the country.
Tamil Nadu sees improved Olive Ridley turtle nesting season with over 2.5 lakh eggs collected, efforts to protect marine life.
Speeding bus crash on Paramakudi-Madurai highway kills woman, injures 23; driver flees scene, causing critical injuries.
Transport Minister flags off private and KSRTC buses from Goshree islands to Kochi city, improving public transportation.
TSPSC clarifies Group-I Mains exam evaluation process, releases key statistics, and addresses misinformation, ensuring fairness and transparency.