Sudhakar seeks relief to anganwadi mid-day meal workers in Karnataka

Raising the issue in Lok Sabha, the Chikkaballapur MP said workers play a vital role in delivering nutrition to children and serving mid-day meals in schools.

New Delhi: Chikkaballapur BJP Lok Sabha member K  Sudhakar on Thursday urged the Centre to address the grievances of  anganwadi and mid-day meal workers in Karnataka, who are protesting for fair wages, social security and recognition of their essential contribution.

Raising the issue in Lok Sabha during Zero Hour, the MP said  these workers - the majority of whom were women from economically vulnerable backgrounds - play a vital role in delivering nutrition to children, serving mid-day meals in schools, and supporting pregnant and lactating mothers.

“It's deeply ironical that those who fight malnutrition are themselves underpaid and face financial insecurity,” he said, urging the House to recognise the seriousness of their grievances.

He demanded immediate revision of honorariums, with adjustment linked to inflation, extension of social security benefits, including pension and insurance coverage and formal recognition of their work as essential public service.