- Positive discussion on demands related to honorarium, regularization and workplace.
- Minister directs officials to examine and resolve justified demands expeditiously.
Women and Child Development Minister Ms. Nirmala Bhuria stated that Anganwadi workers and assistants are a vital link in delivering the Department of Women and Child Development’s schemes and services to the last mile of society. Their contribution to maternal and child health, nutrition, and early childhood care is crucial. The state government is committed to protecting, safeguarding, and ensuring their interests and well-being. The just and practical demands of Anganwadi workers and assistants will be considered sympathetically, as per the rules.
Minister Ms. Bhuria was speaking at a meeting with a delegation from the Madhya Pradesh Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association, affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), at the ministry on Monday. The meeting discussed in detail various issues related to the pending demands of Anganwadi workers and helpers, service-related problems, and improvements in working conditions.
The delegation submitted a memorandum of demands to Minister Ms. Bhuria regarding various administrative issues, including honorarium increases, regularization, workplace safety, and essential amenities. The Minister listened seriously to the representatives’ demands and directed departmental officials to examine each issue in accordance with regulations and take necessary action toward a practical solution.
Minister Ms. Bhuria stated that timely resolution of problems faced by Anganwadi workers and assistants is among the department’s priorities. She directed officials to ensure that there are no procedural delays in cases that can be resolved at the departmental level, and that necessary action is taken promptly. She added that continuous efforts are being made to improve the working environment and strengthen welfare facilities for workers and assistants.
At the meeting, union representatives detailed their concerns and suggestions. The delegation expressed satisfaction with the department’s welfare efforts and the clarifications provided regarding various demands.
Present in the meeting were Secretary, Women and Child Development, Mrs. G.V. Rashmi, State President of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Mr. Sanjay Singh, State General Secretary, Mr. Kuldeep Singh Gurjar, State General Secretary of Madhya Pradesh Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association, Mrs. Sunita Tripathi, along with Mrs. Sanchit Singh, Mrs. Vandana Rajouria, Mrs. Hemlata Sharma, Mrs. Sanjeev Srivastava, Mrs. Usha Rathore, Mrs. Shobha Choupad, Mrs. Sanjay Rathore, Mrs. Lalita Sharma, Mrs. Vasundhara Mishra and Mr. Ashish Singh.