Anganwadi workers press for regularisation, LKG-UKG at centres
Anganwadi workers in Mysuru staged a protest demanding the regularisation of their services and the integration of pre-primary education into their centers. They also expressed opposition to certain digital monitoring systems, citing technical and logistical difficulties.
Why it matters
It highlights the labor concerns of frontline social workers and the challenges of digitizing grassroots welfare services.
Anganwadi workers from Mysuru district on Friday staged a protest in support of their long-pending demands, including the regularisation of the services of 15,000 anganwadi workers and 10,000 helpers across the State.
Responding to the Karnataka State Anganwadi Workers’ Association’s call to observe ‘Black Day’ on July 10, the protesters accused the State government of ignoring their demands despite repeated representations.
The workers urged the government to implement the decision discussed during meetings held on March 23 and 24, and regularise the services of 15,000 anganwadi workers and 10,000 helpers. They also demanded that LKG and UKG education be brought under anganwadi centres by introducing pre-primary classes in 10,000 anganwadi centres across the State.
The protesters sought the implementation of the Early Childhood Care, Education and Development programme for children aged 3–6 years through anganwadi workers. They also demanded the implementation of gratuity benefits for workers who retired after 2011.
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