A large number of Anganwadi workers and helpers under the aegis of Paschima Odisha Anganwadi Karmi O Sahayika Sangh on Saturday staged a demonstration in front of the State Assembly demanding Government employee status for them.
They too warned to resort to cease-work from January 1, 2014 if the demand is not met by then.They have been demanding minimum wage of `15,000 per month, Anganwadi status for mini Anagnwadis, implementation of 12th Finance Commission report, recognition for pre-schools and introduction of TA, DA in urban areas and provision of summer vacation.
“Nearly 15,000 Anganwadi workers working in western Odisha will resort to cease-work if the demands will not be met by December this year,” said Sangha president Khristbdha Pujahari. The Sangh too submitted a memorandum to the Governor and the Chief Minister.