Memorandum Submitted to Additional Collector Over Pending Demands
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(Vasim Mamni )
Godhra: Following a nationwide call given by the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), various workers’ organisations staged a protest at the Panchmahal District Collector’s Office in Godhra over several long-pending demands. A large number of workers, Anganwadi employees and personnel associated with the PM POSHAN scheme participated in the protest and raised their voices over their demands.
Memorandum Submitted to Chief Minister
Leaders of the workers’ organisations submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel through the Additional Collector, urging the state government to resolve their long-pending issues at the earliest.
Various Demands of Anganwadi Employees
The PM POSHAN and Anganwadi Employees’ Union demanded that the post of Centre Coordinator be upgraded and designated as “School Nutrition Assistant”, along with a minimum monthly wage of Rs. 30,000.
The organisation also demanded that, considering the rising cost of living, a policy be introduced to provide an annual 10% increase in the honorarium of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers.
Among other demands, the employees sought an increase in the retirement age from 58 years to 65 years. They also demanded accident compensation of Rs. 4 lakh and group insurance coverage in view of the risk of fire-related accidents during cooking and other kitchen-related activities.
Demand for 8th Pay Commission and Restoration of Old Pension Scheme
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh demanded the early implementation of the 8th Pay Commission in the interest of workers and employees, along with the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.
The organisation also demanded a minimum EPS pension of Rs. 7,500 per month along with Dearness Allowance (DA).
Other demands included an increase in the wage ceiling for coverage under ESIC and EPF, as well as an increase in the maximum gratuity limit to Rs. 40 lakh.
Warning of Intensified Agitation
Leaders of the Panchmahal District BMS and affiliated organisations warned that if the pending demands of workers are not addressed positively at the earliest, the organisations will intensify their agitation in the coming days.
