Supreme Court to hear plea against forcing Tamil Nadu Anganwadi workers into BLO work under threat of punishment, job loss
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Why in news
The Supreme Court is hearing a plea alleging that Anganwadi workers in Tamil Nadu are being coerced into performing Booth Level Officer (BLO) duties under threat of job loss and imprisonment.
Background
The plea highlights that Anganwadi workers are being pressured to perform duties for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. It is alleged that 21 BLO deaths have been reported due to the stressful workload associated with these duties.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact21 BLO deaths reported in Tamil Nadu due to stressful workload
- PlaceTamil Nadu
For Mains
Q. Examine the challenges faced by frontline workers in executing electoral administrative tasks and suggest measures to ensure their safety and job security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative burden: Overlapping of primary welfare duties with intensive electoral revision tasks
- Labor rights: Coercive tactics and threat of job loss violating fair labor practices
- Institutional oversight: Lack of adequate manpower for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) leading to worker burnout
Keywords: Frontline workers · Administrative coercion · Labor rights · Electoral administration · Occupational stress
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