NGOs body demands formation of PRC
Association State president KV Siva Reddy and General Secretary A Vidyasagar informed the media about the details of the Executive meeting. KV Siva Reddy emphasised that the state government should focus on resolving employees' issues. As per decisions taken at the AP JAC meeting on March 17, a memorandum with 14 demands was submitted to the state government. On April 19, a meeting was held with the Chief Secretary to discuss the fulfilment of these demands.
As a result, the State government responded by depositing Rs 6,300 crore, facilitating payments for GPF, APGLI, group insurance, medical reimbursement, and CPS. He expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and the Chief Secretary. AP NGO State General Secretary A. Vidyasagar highlighted that during the previous government's tenure approximately Rs 30,000 crore in dues remained pending.
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