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Cleaning staff strike halts sanitation in 27 wards of Aburoad, Sirhohi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 08:15 PM
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Sanitation workers in Aburoad, Sirhohi district have stopped work in 27 wards, demanding higher daily wages, statutory benefits and safety gear.
The municipal sanitation crew in Aburoad, a town in Sirhohi district of Rajasthan, has suspended cleaning operations across 27 wards. The stoppage began after workers announced a strike to press for better employment terms.
The employees are demanding a daily wage of Rs 500, inclusion in the Provident Fund and Employees State Insurance schemes, timely payment of salaries and provision of adequate protective equipment such as gloves and masks. They have indicated they will not resume duties until these conditions are met.
Local authorities have acknowledged the grievances and said discussions are underway, but have not yet reached a settlement. In the meantime, residents of the affected wards are facing a buildup of waste, prompting health and hygiene concerns.
The strike highlights broader issues of low wages and lack of social security for contract sanitation staff in many Indian municipalities. Officials have urged the workers to return to work while negotiations continue, emphasizing the need to maintain public cleanliness.
The employees are demanding a daily wage of Rs 500, inclusion in the Provident Fund and Employees State Insurance schemes, timely payment of salaries and provision of adequate protective equipment such as gloves and masks. They have indicated they will not resume duties until these conditions are met.
Local authorities have acknowledged the grievances and said discussions are underway, but have not yet reached a settlement. In the meantime, residents of the affected wards are facing a buildup of waste, prompting health and hygiene concerns.
The strike highlights broader issues of low wages and lack of social security for contract sanitation staff in many Indian municipalities. Officials have urged the workers to return to work while negotiations continue, emphasizing the need to maintain public cleanliness.