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Mainstream, Vol 64 No 10, April 10, 2026

Anganwadi Centres are not Charitable institutions | AITUC

Friday 10 April 2026

ALL INDIA TRADE UNION CONGRES

Press Statement by AITUC released today-4th April 2026 demanding withdrawal of UGC Circular

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) strongly opposes the recent circular issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) directing that Anganwadi centres be maintained as part of their social responsibility and extension activities. This move is deeply regressive and illustrative of a dangerous drift in the Union Government