Cook-cum-helpers in Meghalaya protest Centre's PM POSHAN funding

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1

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What happened

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PM POSHAN cook-cum-helpers in Meghalaya staged protests at district headquarters, including Shillong and Jowai, starting September 1, 2026. The workers, who have stopped preparing meals in schools, are appealing to Narendra Modi to increase the Centre’s monthly honorarium contribution from Rs 900 to Rs 9,000. The union stated that the Centre’s contribution has remained unchanged for approximately 20 years despite a substantial rise in the cost of living.

From theshillongtimes.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The protests highlight concerns over the adequacy of central funding for national welfare schemes. Under the current scheme, the Centre-state funding ratio for northeastern states is 90:10. The workers are demanding a significant increase in the Centre's financial contribution to the PM POSHAN scheme.

From theshillongtimes.com

Who's involved

Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India, to whom the workers have submitted representations
MeghalayaIndian state where the cook-cum-helpers are staging protests
central governmentThe executive body whose policy implementation is being challenged by the protests
Government of IndiaThe legislative, executive, and judiciary authority of India

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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MeghalayaSpeculative
The state might face increased costs or pressure regarding the adequacy of its contribution to national schemes.

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Sep 1theshillongtimes.com