Anganwadi Workers March to CM's Residence Over Pay, Retirement Demands
Hundreds of Anganwadi workers protested outside the chief minister's residence in Dehradun, demanding an honorarium hike and a Rs 10 lakh retirement payout, after months of unanswered memorandums.
Current Summary
Hundreds of Anganwadi workers marched to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's residence in Dehradun on Monday under the banner of the Anganwadi Karyakarti Sanyukt Morcha Uttarakhand, protesting long-pending demands for an honorarium hike and a Rs 10 lakh payout on retirement. Workers said memorandums were submitted to the CM at the district level across the state on September 30, giving the government 15 days to respond, but no hearing followed. Association president Rekha Negi and co-leader Sushila Khatri said the Sanyukt Sangathan decided that until the government acts, workers will withhold all online work, including Poshan Tracker data entry and Booth Level Officer (BLO) duties. Workers said this boycott has been in effect at all Anganwadi centres in the state since October 19, 2026, with staff present at centres but not performing these tasks. Negi had earlier given the government a 10-day ultimatum before escalating to Monday's march, which organisers said drew workers from across Uttarakhand.
What We Know
- Workers marched to the CM's residence in Dehradun on Monday, November 2.
- Demands include an honorarium hike and a Rs 10 lakh retirement benefit.
- District-level memorandums were submitted on September 30 with a 15-day response deadline that passed without action.
- Poshan Tracker and BLO work has been halted at Anganwadi centres statewide since October 19, 2026.
- Workers are present at centres but are not performing this specific work pending government action.
What Is Still Unclear
- Whether the state government has scheduled talks or a response to the demands.
- How the suspension of Poshan Tracker data entry is affecting nutrition scheme monitoring on the ground.
What Changed
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Background
Anganwadi workers deliver early childhood nutrition, health and preschool services in Uttarakhand under central and state welfare schemes, and are also deployed for Booth Level Officer duties during electoral roll work.