Frontliners of Inclusivity deemed as Part Timers!

India has world's largest postal network system with 1.54lakh post offices across the country and almost 1.39lakh of which are in the rural areas.
The employees working in the rural post offices are considered as 'Gramin Dak Sevaks', they play a crucial role in the last mile delivery of benefits of several welfare schemes run by the government. But if we look into the working conditions and job status of these individuals, it is not in accordance with the service rendered by them.
According to GDS Conditions of Engagement Rules, 2020 a 'Sevak shall not be required to perform duty beyond a maximum period of 5hours a day', and payable accordingly on the basis of TRCA system(12000-14500INR).
Also, a Sevak shall be outside the civil service of the union and shall not claim to be at par with central government employees. 
A GDS is not entitled to any pension, however entitled to gratuity, serverance amount or SDBS as may be decided by the government.
As there is a higher number of unfilled posts in rural post offices the government has set up a rather smooth or quick process for appointments of Gramin Dak Sevak.
But demeaning and refraining from accepting the role of these service providers in enhancing the social and economic inclusiveness of the country should not be justified on this ground.
The members of the All India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union(AIGDSU), demanding that the Union Government settle various issues pertaining to Gramin Dak Sevaks, has staged an indefinite strike from December 12.
As the tussel is going on, the question of 'Right to Strike' be considered as fundamental or be remained as legal right only also arises.
India being a democracy provides the people of the country, right to equality and also Freedom of speech and expression, and , Strike(without making any harm to public order) being a means of showing discontent, should be dealt by deliberations and not by instilling fright that causes deterrence to the rising voices for dignity. 


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