Protest outside Vij’s residence: Haryana power utilities staff seek risk allowance, medical cards

Power utility employees gathered outside the residence of senior official Vij in the city on Tuesday, staging a protest to demand a risk allowance and medical cards. The workers, members of the state’s power utility cadre, said they face daily hazards that merit additional compensation and regular health coverage. They handed a memorandum outlining these demands to the official, who listened before responding. Vij told the assembled staff that a joint meeting of union representatives and departmental officers would be arranged in the coming days to discuss the issues. The assurance of a meeting comes amid lingering concerns over occupational safety among utility workers, a topic that has resurfaced in recent years as incidents involving electrical hazards have drawn public attention. While the staff welcomed the promise of dialogue, they indicated that they will continue to press for concrete action until the promised measures are implemented. The gathering underscored the ongoing tension between the utility workforce and the administration over safety benefits. The staff said they will continue to monitor the situation and expect the joint meeting to produce concrete steps toward fulfilling their demands.

Source: Hindustan Times