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Mid‑day Meal Workers in Himachal Pradesh Protest Over Unpaid 12‑Month Salaries
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 12:21 PM
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Mid‑day meal staff across Himachal Pradesh have staged a protest demanding payment of salaries pending for a year.
Mid‑day meal workers employed under the state’s school nutrition scheme gathered in several districts of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, demanding the release of salaries that have been withheld for the past twelve months. The employees, who prepare and serve meals to thousands of schoolchildren daily, claim that the delayed payments have caused severe financial strain for their families.
State officials acknowledged the grievance, stating that the delay is linked to pending clearances in the finance department and that the government is working to resolve the issue. However, no concrete timeline was provided, prompting the workers to continue their peaceful sit‑in outside the district education offices.
The protest highlights growing concerns over wage delays in the public‑sector welfare programs and could disrupt the mid‑day meal service if not settled promptly. Union representatives have warned that further action, including a possible strike, may be taken if the salaries are not released within the next week.
State officials acknowledged the grievance, stating that the delay is linked to pending clearances in the finance department and that the government is working to resolve the issue. However, no concrete timeline was provided, prompting the workers to continue their peaceful sit‑in outside the district education offices.
The protest highlights growing concerns over wage delays in the public‑sector welfare programs and could disrupt the mid‑day meal service if not settled promptly. Union representatives have warned that further action, including a possible strike, may be taken if the salaries are not released within the next week.