Shimla, Jan. 12 -- Under the banner of the Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union, affiliated with CITU, Anganwadi workers from the Chakkkar, New Shimla, and Sanjauli circles of the ICDS Project Shimla staged a strong protest outside the DPO office in Nigam Vihar, Shimla.

The protest demanded justice and compensation for Anganwadi worker Harsha, who died while on duty, and called for ensuring the safety of Anganwadi workers and departmental accountability, along with other demands. CITU State President Vijender Mehra, District Secretary Vivek Kashyap, and Office Secretary Ram Prakash also participated in the protest.

Following the protest, the union submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the Child Development Project Officer,...