Port Blair, May 18: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma along with a delegation of Anganwadi Workers called on the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration today.

During the meeting, the MP emphatically highlighted the challenges faced by Anganwadi workers due to the meagre salary they are getting. He said that these dedicated workers and tirelessly serving their communities day and night. They find it increasingly difficult to provide for their families under the current circumstances.

Recognizing the critical role played by Anganwadi workers in the welfare of society, Sharma emphasized the importance of supporting their efforts in collaboration with the Andaman & Nicobar Administration.

In the past also on several occasions, the Member of Parliament had consistently raised this matter both in the Parliament and with the concerned authorities on 10.02.2023, 13.02.2021, 10.02.2023, 04.12.2019 and also raised this issue in Parliament on 05.02.2021. The matter was also taken up with the Minister of Women Child Development on 21.09.2020, with the Prime Minister of India on 17.10.2021 and with the Union Minister of Home Affairs. 

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary attentively heard to the concerns expressed by the Member of Parliament and the delegation and assured to do needful in this regard.