Agartala, Sep 13, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala, Sept 13: Thousands of Anganwadi workers and helpers gathered in front of Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala on Friday. They submitted a memorandum to West Tripura’s District Magistrate, Dr. Vishal Kumar, which was addressed to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha.

The protest, organized by the All Tripura Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association, follows a Supreme Court verdict and outlines a six-point demand for improved salaries, pensions and other benefits.

The association is pushing for an immediate salary increase to Rs 21,000 for Anganwadi workers and Rs 16,000 for helpers, along with a pension of Rs 5,000 and Rs 3,000, respectively, upon retirement. 

They also demanded the state government to implement a compensation payment, similar to Assam and reinstate medical leave and Dearness Allowance.

As Durga Puja approaches, the association urged the government to act quickly to improve their working conditions and financial security.