Acceptingthe long pending demand of Anganwadi Workers' Unions, Punjab Social Security,Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Aruna Chaudhary today ordered to fillvacant posts of Workers and Helpers as soon as possible. District ProgramOfficers (DPOs) have already been instructed to fill the posts.
Duringa meeting with Anganwadi Workers Unions here at her office in Punjab CivilSecretariat, Mrs. Chaudhary directed the officials to fill the vacant posts ofAnganwadi Workers and Helpers rapidly.
She also apprised that legitimatedemands related to other departments would also be raised with due course andresolved amicably. She specifically said that she will take up the matter withthe Finance Minister personally to early resolve the demands pertaining to theFinance Department.
Ensuringto take up the matter to enroll 3 to 6 years old children in Anganwadi Centers,she said that this matter would be taken up with the School Education Minister.She also appealed to the union representatives to celebrate women day withpassion and vigor.
Prominent amongst others who were present in the meetingincluded; Director-cum-Special Secretary Mr. Vipul Ujwal, Joint Secretary Mrs.Vimmi Bhullar, Deputy Director Mrs. Rupinder Kaur and representatives ofAnganwadi workers Unions Mrs.Hargobind Kaur, Mrs. Usha Rani, Mrs. Subhash Rani,Mrs. Shinderpal Kaur and Mrs. Saroj Chhapriwala.