Punjab Minister Dr Baljit Kaur Assures Anganwadi Workers, Helpers of Priority Resolution of Genuine Demands

Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur on Tuesday assured representatives of Anganwadi workers’ and helpers’ unions that their genuine demands and service-related issues would be addressed on priority through a transparent, time-bound process.

Chairing a meeting with union representatives at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Dr Baljit Kaur said the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government was committed to safeguarding the dignity and welfare of Anganwadi workers and helpers and strengthening women and child welfare services across the state.

The minister listened to the concerns and suggestions raised by the unions and assured them that issues falling within the department’s jurisdiction would be resolved promptly. Matters requiring consideration at the government level would also be pursued on priority.

Describing Anganwadi workers and helpers as the backbone of grassroots women and child welfare services, Dr Baljit Kaur said their contribution to supporting mothers and children was invaluable. She directed officials to examine genuine demands without delay and maintain regular communication with the unions to facilitate timely resolution.

The meeting was attended by MLAs Jagdeep Kamboj Goldy and Narinder Pal Singh Sawna, Principal Secretary for Social Security, Women and Child Development Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Director Dr Shena Aggarwal and senior departmental officers.