Hyderabad, June 16 -- Hundreds of domestic workers gathered at Dharna Chowk near Indira Park to celebrate the International Domestic Workers Day observed on Monday, June 16.

The protestors demanded comprehensive legislation for the welfare of domestic workers. They also sought recognition as a workforce, monthly welfare pensions, social security benefits, and treatment in ESI hospitals were other demands.

"A large number come from rural areas and migrate to Hyderabad for better living. However, they end up working as domestic workers due to a lack of education, qualifications or skills. There are a total of 11 lakh domestic workers in the state, with 6 lakh working in Hyderabad alone," said director of Montfort Social Institute, Varghes...