Protest meeting highlights long pending demands of scheme workers
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 17 2025: Denouncing the Government's failure to address the long-pending demands of scheme workers, Joint Co-ordinating Committee of Scheme Workers Union Manipur, Imphal West & East District Committee organised a protest meeting today at Irawat Bhawan, BT Road.

The protest meeting was attended by ASHA Workers Union president, Th Purnimashi; Mid Day Meal Worker Union secretary, P Prabhahini; AITUC Manipur general secretary, L Sotinkumar; Asha Workers Union treasurer, K Sanahanbi; and Thoubal District Mid Day Meal Worker Union president, K Binodini as presidium members.

A large number of scheme workers from Imphal East and Imphal West district participated in the meeting which highlighted their long pending demands such as-Enhancing honorarium/ remuneration/salary as per minimum wage; providing social security benefit and pension as per State/Central rule.

Speaking at the meeting, Joint Co-ordinating Committee of Scheme Workers Union Manipur, Imphal West & East District Committee convenor K Tampha Devi said that ASHA, Anganwadi and Mid Day Meal workers are scheme workers playing an integral role in the delivery of various Government initiatives related to child development, healthcare, and education.

"The demands of scheme workers are clear, their struggle is justified, and the Government's inaction is indefensible", said Tampha Devi while urging the Government to increase the honorariums of the scheme workers as done in other States.

"Scheme workers are seeking access to social security benefits like health insurance, retirement pensions, and other welfare measures, similar to regular Government employees.

This would provide them with a safety net and financial security", she added.

Denouncing the lack of response from the Government despite the numerous appeals, she asserted that the Government should take the demands of scheme workers seriously and initiate a constructive dialogue to find a resolution.

Furthermore, Tampha Devi urged the Government to recognize the important role these workers play in the implementation of various Government schemes and to ensure that their contributions are acknowledged and rewarded.

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