The Anganwadi workers and helpers, who have been agitating for the last 20 days demanding solutions to their demands, have accused the Andhra Pradesh government of apathy.
“We have been on the roads for the last 20 days. Yet, there has been no response from the government, which is utilising our services for every work. We are supplying nutritious food to around 10 lakh children in the State, but cannot afford to provide the same to our children thanks to our meagre salaries,” rued a group of protesting workers in unison on December 31 (Sunday).
Around 1 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers have been abstaining from their duties as a part of their protest. “These women (workers and helpers) have been away from their homes. They missed Christmas and New Year celebrations. When you are not in a position to feed your family properly, what is there to celebrate?,”asked Andhra Pradesh Pragathiseela Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union Stage general secretary V.R. Jyothi.
