Hyderabad, March 15 -- Telangana State Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Seethakka, has urged the central government to increase the honorarium paid to creche workers and helpers working under the centrally sponsored scheme.

She submitted a memorandum to Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi during a meeting held in New Delhi on Saturday, March 14.

Current honorarium insufficient considering workload: Seethakka

In her request, Seethakka pointed out that creche workers currently receive a monthly honorarium of Rs 5,500, while helpers are paid Rs 3,000. She stated that these payments are insufficient considering the workload and responsibilities involved in their duties.

According to the minister, each creche...