Ludhiana, Aug. 11 -- Anganwadi workers and helpers staged protests outside the Mini Secretariat on August 10 in support of a nationwide agitation by farmers, labourers and other working-class groups, demanding action on their long-pending demands. In Ludhiana, members of the Anganwadi Mulazim Union Punjab CITU marched towards the deputy commissioner's office.

The protestors said repeated meetings and assurances have failed to resolve their issues. They demanded immediate implementation of the promised increase in honorarium, Grade 3 status for Anganwadi workers and Grade 4 status for helpers, besides bringing them under minimum wage provisions.

The union also sought filling of vacant posts for workers, helpers and supervisors, promotion...