Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 11 February 2023
Nagarpalika Swachhtha Karmachari Sangh (NSKS), an affiliated service association of Andaman Nicobar Rajya Karmachari Mahasangh (ANRKM), BMS had called for a protest at PBMC Gate on 10th February 2023.
The protest was organized to press for demands such as regularisation of Casual labourers, Grant of 1/30th to all Muster roll employees, Creation of posts after expansion of the Municipal area from 21 sq km. to 42 sq km. in 2015, Sanction of bonus to all working employees as per the eligibility determined by the Ministry of Finance, Establishment of Sanitary sections with all basic amenities such as Drinking water, toilets, etc., Timely issuance of brooms, safety gears gum boot, etc., Sanction of one month’s salary as honorarium to all sanitary workers who served tirelessly during the COVID pandemic.
The Dharna saw participation from a large number of workers from all wards. Female employees also participated in large numbers. It was decided that if PBMC takes no serious action on the demands of NSKS within 15 days, a broom/tools down protest will be organized.