SHILLONG, OCT 9: Rajya Sabha MP from Meghalaya James Pangsang Kongkal Sangma has assured a delegation of anganwadi cooks and helpers that he will take up their demand for wage revision with the Centre.
The delegation met Sangma on Friday and apprised him of the meagre remuneration being paid to them.
“There was a delegation that met me consisting of cooks and helpers of anganwadi centres and they have brought their concerns to me regarding the remuneration of wages that are being paid and how it is not enough for them and that there should be a revision in that,” Sangma said.
He said he has assured them of full support.
“I have given them my assurance that as Member of Parliament from Meghalaya, I will be taking their concerns up to the Government of India so that their concerns are addressed and the Government of India can be made aware of the difficulties and the challenges that they are facing in today’s world,” he said.
“I will also impress upon and request the Government of India to heed their demands so that there can be some kind of resolution to this problem,” Sangma added.
By Our Reporter
