The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dehradun Mahanagar head Sitaram Bhatt has reportedly assured protesting Anganwadi workers that he will help them to have an interaction with Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.
According to state president of Anganwadi workers association Rekha Negi, “We met BJP’s Mahanagar head Sitaram Bhatt and he assured us that he will facilitate our meeting with the Chief Minister and decision will be taken for Anganwadi workers.”
After the notice served by the department to more than 200 Anganwadi workers, many have returned to work. According to Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Anju Badola, “Many Anganwadi workers are returning to work and hopefully many will return in the coming days.
Their strike has affected various government schemes and return of the Anganwadi workers will ensure the smooth running of Anganwadi centres." It is pertinent to mention here that Anganwadi workers have been protesting for about two months and some protesting workers have undertaken a fast unto death. However, the authorities have not responded positively to their demands yet.