AIDWA members protest
Members of the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) protested in Madurai to demand the continuation and expansion of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. They are calling for increased work days and higher daily wages.
Why it matters
The protest highlights ongoing tensions regarding social security and labor rights for the rural poor in India.
All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) on Monday staged a protest near the Madurai Collectorate demanding that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme be continued.
The article focuses on the demands of a labor-rights organization, reflecting their perspective on government policy.
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