Shimla, June 11 -- Following a strong protest by the Mid Day Meal (MDM) workers affiliated with CITU Himachal Pradesh, the Directorate of School Education has withdrawn the requirement to mark online attendance through Swift Chat platforms.
In a directive issued on June 10, the department acknowledged the concerns raised by the union through a letter dated May 21.
The union had highlighted that MDM workers were being unnecessarily compelled by school authorities to mark their attendance using online modes or 'Swift Chat' app.
The department also took note of the fact that in many schools, MDM workers were being asked to report as early as 9:30 a.m., despite their primary responsibility being to prepare and serve lunch by mid-day.
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