Qazigund, March 12: Scores of cooks working in various Govt schools in Qazigund zone on Wednesday hold peaceful protest outside ZEO Office Qazigund aimed to press for their demands.
“We have been working in the Education department for years on meagre wage of Rs 990 per month, which is not even being paid to us on time, We cook food for 70 to 80 school children per day, do cleaning and stay in school from 9 am to 4 pm, but when it comes to our salary, it is 9 times less than minimum wages. In addition to this, we are made to do every kind of work at schools”, said a cook.
These workers said that most of them are the only breadwinners of their families. “We are unable to make the ends meet,” they said.
These workers appealed to the higher authorities and Director School Education, Deputy commissioner Anantnag to look into their demands and address them accordingly.
Despite repeated attempts, Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Qazigund could not be available for his comments in this regard.
