Anganwadi Workers Protest Throughout Andaman & Nicobar Islands Towards Neglect in Union Budget 

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 04 February 2025

Responding to a nationwide name by the All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers & Helpers, the Andaman & Nicobar Anganwadi Workers & Helpers Union (CITU) staged a territory-wide mass demonstration at present, protesting towards the alleged neglect of their calls for within the Union Budget offered on February 1, 2025.

The predominant protest was held in entrance of the Directorate of Social Welfare at Goalghar, the place a lot of Anganwadi staff and helpers from each city and rural areas of South Andaman participated.

Inaugurating the protest, B. Chandrachoodan, General Secretary of the CITU State Committee, accused the central authorities of trying to suppress staff’ rights by the introduction of 4 new labour codes. “The Modi government has consistently ignored the legitimate demands of Anganwadi workers and helpers,” he mentioned.

Addressing the gathering, D. Ayyappan, Vice President of the CITU State Committee, criticized the central authorities for weakening social safety schemes by decreasing budgetary allocations. He credited the persistent struggles led by CITU-affiliated unions for earlier will increase within the honorarium for Anganwadi staff and warranted continued assist for his or her pending calls for.

Geeta Devi, President, and R. Anbukkarsi, General Secretary of the Andaman & Nicobar Anganwadi Workers & Helpers Union, additionally addressed the gathering and led the protest. CITU State Committee President R. Surendran Pillai and different CITU leaders attended the programme.

In Mayabunder, the mass demonstration occurred in entrance of the Deputy Commissioner’s workplace and was led by union leaders Rose and Vijayalakshmi. CITU Mayabunder Zonal Committee President Okay. Muralidharan Pillai and Secretary C. Murugan additionally participated.

At Baratang, Anganwadi staff gathered in entrance of the APWD Guest House at Nilambur, the place union leaders Johny Uraon and Phuljencia led the protest. CITU State Committee Vice President Danial Aint and Bala Raju from the Baratang Forest Workers Union addressed the demonstrators.

In Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), the protest was organized in entrance of the workplace of the Assistant Commissioner. Union leaders Susheela and Sangeetha Ekka led the demonstration, whereas CITU chief Suben Bachar addressed the contributors. Almost all Anganwadi staff and helpers from Swaraj Dweep joined the protest.

The protesting Anganwadi staff demanded higher honorarium, job safety, and elevated finances allocations for social welfare schemes. CITU leaders vowed to proceed their assist till the employees’ calls for are met.