Minister Madhu Bangarappa assures fulfilment of midday meal workers’ demands, including minimum wage
Minister Madhu Bangarappa assures fulfilment of midday meal workers' demands, including minimum wage Updated - August 20, 2026 09: 08 pm IST - Bengaluru.
Minister Madhu Bangarappa assures fulfilment of midday meal workers' demands, including minimum wage Updated – August 20, 2026 09: 08 pm IST – Bengaluru.
Article outline
- What happened
- Official response
- The bottom line
Key points
- The Minister created this assurance during a gathering at his office with members of the State Akshara Dasoha Midday Meal Workers Association.
- The delegation requested the Minister to extend the Gruhalakshmi Scheme to midday meal workers.
- A cabinet sub-committee has been constituted regarding the revision of minimum wages.
Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa assured a delegation on Thursday that necessary steps would be taken to fulfil the demands of midday meal workers, including fixing a minimum wage and increasing the lump-sum amount.
Meanwhile, the Minister created this assurance during a gathering at his office with members of the State Akshara Dasoha Midday Meal Workers Association. This person had been protesting at Freedom Park.
"A cabinet sub-committee has been constituted regarding the revision of minimum wages. I am additionally a member of it. I am definitely paying attention to the challenges of midday meal workers. You are a part of the administration and are taking care of our children. I will discuss this matter with the Chief Minister and (I will) assist you according to administration rules, " the Minister assured the delegation.
Meanwhile, the delegation requested the Minister to extend the Gruhalakshmi Scheme to midday meal workers. Responding to this, the Minister remarked, "The five guarantee schemes implemented by our administration have strengthened your household economy. I will additionally bring this matter to the attention of the Chief Minister. If feasible, the scheme will be extended to midday meal workers as well."
In short, minister Madhu Bangarappa assures fulfilment of midday meal workers' demands, including minimum is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.
