The members of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association organised ‘Chalo Vijayawada’, demanding payment of salaries and options to different pending issues in the State.
Thousands of Anganwadi workers and helpers reached the Dharna Chowk and staged a protest on March 21 (Monday). The Anganwadi workers complained that that they had not acquired their salaries for the final two months. They demanded that the federal government should clear the pending payments and improve their wages.
“A worker is drawing ₹11,500 per month, while a helper is getting ₹7,000. We request the government to hike the salaries of Anganwadi workers and helpers,” stated Rani, an Anganwadi employee.
“The workers and helpers are purchasing vegetables and groceries to prepare food at the Anganwadi centres as the government is not clearing the bills. For how many days can we purchase the vegetables and groceries from our own pockets and supply food to children?” requested Swaroopa, an Anganwadi helper.
Even because the Anganwadi workers didn’t create any regulation and order drawback, a whole bunch of them have been arrested, Ms. Rani alleged.
