Mid-Day Meal Workers Stage Protest at Dharna Chowk in Telangana:
In a recent development, the Telangana Mid-Day Meals Scheme Workers Union has initiated another round of protests, calling for the allocation of funds required to fulfill a long-standing promise of increased wages. This protest unfolded at Dharna Chowk, situated amidst the serene surroundings of Indira Park in Hyderabad.
Mid-Day Meals workers, who play a crucial role in providing nutritious meals to schoolchildren across the state, assembled in substantial numbers to articulate their demands. Their primary request is the allocation of a budget that would enable the fulfillment of the previously pledged wage revision.
The protest at Dharna Chowk showcased the unity and unwavering determination of the Mid-Day Meals workers. Through their protest, they conveyed their grievances to both authorities and the general public.
The promised wage increase holds immense significance for these workers, many of whom rely on their wages to support their families and make ends meet. The delay in implementing this wage revision has inflicted financial hardship on numerous workers, elevating the issue to one of urgency. The Telangana Mid-Day Meals Scheme stands as a critical initiative to combat malnutrition among schoolchildren and promote regular school attendance. The workers, who serve as the program’s cornerstone, argue that a wage increase is not only justifiable but also imperative to sustain their motivation and dedication to this noble cause.
This protest at Dharna Chowk marks another instance of Mid-Day Meals Scheme workers taking to the streets to assert their rights. Previously, over a thousand workers participated in the ‘Chalo Hyderabad’ campaign, where they journeyed to the city to demand the settlement of their outstanding salary dues.
As the protest at Dharna Chowk unfolds, it draws public attention to the indispensable role played by Mid-Day Meals workers in the education and well-being of schoolchildren in Telangana.
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