On behalf of Maharashtra State Anganwadi Action Committee, Anganwadi workers and assistants have taken up arms for an indefinite strike. No solution has been found yet to this strike that has been going on for the last 24 days. The strike has affected Anganwadi workers and assistants and the Women and Child Welfare Department of the state government has instructed the district councils to stop the remuneration. To establish an alternative arrangement.
He has called for a strike by closing the Anganwadis from December 4 regarding the pending demands of all the Anganwadis and assistants of the district. Lakhs of children are affected by this strike and due to the closure of Anganwadis, about three lakh children up to six years of age are deprived of nutrition. Along with this, programs like screening of pregnant mothers, vaccination, malnutrition eradication etc. have also had a big impact. When no solution was found, the Women and Child Welfare Department has issued a direct letter and ordered to make alternative arrangements so that the children get regular nutrition.
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