Archive · 28 Jul 2025
INTUC Seeks Reinstatement for Terminated MGNREGA Field Assistants
The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) is asking the government to help MGNREGA field assistants.
They want the government to hire back over 250 workers who were fired.
INTUC also wants the assistants who have worked for 20 years to be given secure jobs.
They want the government to stop using a rule that makes the workers feel unsafe.
Finally, they are requesting the assistants be paid the money they are owed for the last four months.
INTUC President Dr. G. Sanjeeva Reddy met with Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka.
The meeting concerned the reinstatement and fair treatment of MGNREGA field assistants.
Dr. Reddy requested the reinstatement of 259 terminated field assistants.
He advocated for fixed-term employment for assistants with 20 years of service.
The release of pending wages for the past four months was also demanded.
- Who
- INTUC President Dr. G. Sanjeeva Reddy and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka.
- What
- INTUC urged for reinstatement of MGNREGA field assistants.
- When
- July 28, at the meeting.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- To address grievances and seek justice for MGNREGA field assistants.
INTUC Stance
No Opposing Sides Present
Reinstatement of Field Assistants
INTUC Stance
Immediate reinstatement of terminated MGNREGA field assistants.
No Opposing Sides Present
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Employment Status
INTUC Stance
Provide fixed-term employment to MGNREGA assistants with 20 years of service.
No Opposing Sides Present
No opposing viewpoint can be derived from the provided text.
- Organization
- INTUC
- Key Person
- Dr. G. Sanjeeva Reddy
- Meeting with
- Danasari Anasuya Seethakka
- Issue
- MGNREGA Field Assistants
- Demand
- Reinstatement of 259 assistants
- Action Requested
- Scrapping of Circular No 4779
- Action Requested 2
- Release of pending wages