The Andhra Pradesh government on January 11 (Thursday) served notices on the protesting Anganwadi workers and helpers, seeking an explanation as to why their services should not be terminated. The Anganwadi staff have been on a State-wide strike since December 12.
After several rounds of talks with the agitating workers failed, the government brought the latter under the Essential Services and Maintenance Act (ESMA) on January 6.