All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers

The All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers (abbreviated AIFAWH) is a trade union for Anganwadi workers and helpers in India. AIFAWH opposes any privatization schemes for the Integrated Child Development Services.[1] AIFAWH is affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU).[2][3] As of 2015 A.R. Sindu was the general secretary of the union, and Neelima Maitra its president.[4]

All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers
Founded6 January 1991 (1991-01-06)
Members500,000 (2015 claim)
AffiliationCentre of Indian Trade Unions
Key peopleA.R. Sindhu, general secretary
Office locationBTR Bhawan, New Delhi
CountryIndia
Websiteaifawh.org

The union was founded at a conference in Udaipur, Rajasthan on 6 January 1991.[4] K. Hemalata was the general secretary of the union between 1998 and 2012.[4] As of 2015 AIFAWH claimed to have 500,000 members in 26 states.[4]

Affiliated unions

  • Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union is the AIFAWH affiliate in Andhra Pradesh.[3] As of 2014 P. Roja was the general secretary of the union.[5]
  • Assam: Assam Rajyik Anganwadi Karmi and Sahayika Santha is the AIFAWH affiliate in Assam.[6] As of 2009 Indira Newar was the secretary of the union.[7]
  • Punjab: Anganwadi Mulazam Union Punjab is the AIFAWH affiliate in Punjab. As of 2009 Usha Rani was the president of the union.[8]

References

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