Gurgaon: ‘Under Centre’s scheme’, midday meal staffers out of job security Act ambit

The Haryana government’s recent Contractual Employee Service Security Act 2024 excluded 120 mid-day meal scheme employees, causing discontent among them. These employees argued that despite their long tenure with the department of elementary education, they were excluded due to the scheme’s central government origin. They demand inclusion or salary parity with other scheme employees.