Auto drivers stage protest, seek ₹15k aid, fuel subsidy
The protesters raised slogans demanding immediate release of ₹15,000 financial assistance under 'Vahana Mitra' to each autorickshaw driver. Additionally, they also urged the formation of a welfare board specifically for autorickshaw drivers and urged the government to provide diesel and petrol at subsidised rates.
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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Forum demands end to raids against street vendors
Mangaluru: The district convention of the Dakshina Kannada District Street Vendors Association (CITU), held here on Tuesday, resolved to demand the govt to address the comprehensive development of street vendors, oppose govt raids and oppression, and press for various demands. CITU district vice-president BM Bhat said that there are over five crore street vendors in the country, who are hardworking individuals and that their demands are just, making it essential to fight for their rights. He further advised building a strong movement through organisation and struggle to protect their right to livelihood. CITU district general secretary Sunil Kumar Bajal criticised the govt for failing to fully implement the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act. He also criticised the suspension of the PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) loan scheme, which affected the self-reliant lives of street vendors. Honorary president of the association, BK Imthiyaz, stressed the need for the govt to take measures to prevent atrocities against street vendors and called for a sincere fight to implement comprehensive laws for street vendors in all urban local bodies in the district. The convention resolved to demand a comprehensive survey of street vendors in all urban local bodies in the district and issue ID cards. Imthiyaz said that housing plots should be provided to street vendors who do not own land. Health cards should be distributed to ensure free medical benefits for street vendors and their families. The PM SVANidhi scheme should continue, and the loan limit should be increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. BPL cards should be distributed to all street vendors. A scholarship scheme should be implemented to support the education of street vendors' children. A grievance redressal committee chaired by a retired judge should be formed to curb harassment by municipal corporations and police. Vending zones should be developed with a focus on scientific and safe environments, friendly to both vendors and consumers. Separate food vending zones should be established at 10 locations in Mangaluru city, he urged. Association president Muzaffar Ahmed presided.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Auto drivers stage protest, seek ₹15k aid, fuel subsidy
Members of the Visakha Autorickshaw Drivers Union, supported by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), staged a protest on Tuesday, urging the State Government to clarify how it plans to support autorickshaw drivers following the free bus travel scheme for women, set to begin from August 15. The protesters raised slogans demanding immediate release of ₹15,000 financial assistance under 'Vahana Mitra' to each autorickshaw driver. Additionally, they also urged the formation of a welfare board specifically for autorickshaw drivers and urged the government to provide diesel and petrol at subsidised rates.
The Hindu
28-07-2025
- The Hindu
CITU plans to intensify agitations for achieving demands of workers
The CITU district committee has resolved to intensify the agitation for achieving the demands of workers of various sectors, particularly those from Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), scheme workers, implementation of minimum wages and revival of the old pension scheme. The two-day district conference of CITU concluded, here, on Sunday (July 27), where delegates reviewed the activities undertaken by the union in the last three years. Briefing media persons on the deliberations of the district meet, here on Monday (July 28), CITU district general secretary R. K. S.V. Kumar explained that the participants at the conference discussed the agitations undertaken during the period, including the ones taken up for protection of VSP and for reinstatement of contract workers, whose services were terminated, the Anganwadi workers strikes, which went on for 24 days, ASHA workers, Midday Meal workers, against privatisation of Golden Jubilee Hospital (GJH) of Visakhapatnam Port, for revival of the Building Construction Workers Welfare Board. The union had also fought for payment of ₹26,000 as minimum wage, provision of job security, regularisation of contract and outsourcing workers, and a general strike was observed on July 9 demanding withdrawal of the four Labour Codes, which were detrimental to the interests of workers. The conference has resolved to intensify these agitations further for the achievement of the demands of the workers. The conference unanimously elected a new body with 26 executive members and another 106 council members. K.M. Srinivasa Rao and R. K. S. V. Kumar were elected as president and general secretary respectively, and Jyothi was elected treasurer. A district-level seminar on the demand for withdrawal of the proposal to install smart meters would be held at Alluri Vignana Kendram on July 29. A dharna would also be held at the AP EPDCL Office on the same day. The 18th national conference of CITU is scheduled to be organised for the first time in the city, on December 4. CITU secretaries P. Mani and K. Chandrasekhar were present at the press conference.
