Ludhiana, Aug. 22 -- Anganwadi workers and helpers across Punjab marked "Black Day" on Thursday under the banner of Anganwadi Mulazim Union Punjab (CITU). Wearing black dupattas and raising slogans, they staged protests in various districts to demand their rights and highlight the problems faced by both workers and beneficiaries. The protest was held as part of a nationwide call given by the All India Federation.
Addressing the gathering, union leaders in Ludhiana accused the Centre of continuously cutting funds meant for welfare schemes. They pointed out that despite alarming figures of child malnutrition in the country, the government was weakening the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). Quoting national survey data, they sai...
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