Anganwadi workers demand removal of unnecessary apps - The HinduUpdated - July 19, 2026 09:04 pm IST - VIJAYAWADAAITUC Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association State general secretary J. Lalithamma speaking at the association State council meeting in Vijayawada on Sunday. | Photo Credit: HANDOUTLeaders of the Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association, affiliated with AITUC, demanded that the government remove unnecessary apps and address their problems.Speaking at the State council meeting here on Sunday (July 19, 2026), association State general secretary J. Lalithamma alleged that the government, which had assured a salary hike and consideration of other demands during the State-wide strike, was increasing the burden day by day and was not releasing the bills promptly.Anganwadi workers and helpers have expressed concern over the hike in prices of diesel and cooking gas, as well as the monitoring of Navachetan and other State and Central government apps, Ms. Lalithamma said.Association State working president K. Prema demanded that the government invite the leaders of the Anganwadi association for talks and resolve their long-standing demands immediately.State honorary president S. Manjula, AITUC State president R. Ravindranath, association State vice-president S. Sarojamma, joint secretary Sampoornamma and other leaders were among those present.Published - July 19, 2026 09:03 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }