Midday Meal Workers Union in Visakhapatnam Opposes Scheme Transfer to Akshaya Patra Foundation
Midday Meal Workers Union opposes handing of scheme to Akshaya Patra Foundation in Visakhapatnam
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The AP Midday Meal Workers Union in Visakhapatnam has formally opposed the Andhra Pradesh government's plan to transfer the Midday Meal Scheme to the Akshaya Patra Foundation. Union leaders argue this move threatens job security for local workers and could lead to significant livelihood losses.
- 01The Midday Meal Workers Union opposes the transfer of the scheme to an external foundation.
- 02Local workers have managed the scheme successfully for 22 years.
- 03The union claims the transfer could lead to job losses for nearly half of the workforce.
- 04Workers demand the clearance of pending wages and better compensation.
- 05They threaten protests if their concerns are not addressed.
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The AP Midday Meal Workers Union (CITU) in Visakhapatnam has submitted a formal representation to the district Collector opposing the Andhra Pradesh government's decision to transfer the Midday Meal Scheme's implementation to the Akshaya Patra Foundation. Union leaders, including president Bhavani and secretary G. Mangasri, argue that local women from the Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) have successfully managed the scheme for 22 years. They express concern that this transfer could jeopardize the livelihoods of nearly half of the current workforce. The memorandum highlights key issues such as job security, unfair compensation, and pending wages, with workers reportedly receiving only 10 paise per egg for additional tasks. The union is demanding immediate payment of salary arrears that have been unpaid since January and is urging the state government to take over the supply of cooking gas to alleviate financial burdens. The union leaders emphasize that the move undermines a local system that has functioned effectively and threaten further protests if their demands are not met.
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The transfer of the Midday Meal Scheme could lead to significant job losses for local workers, affecting their financial stability and livelihoods.
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