The founding conference of the Patna district unit of the Bihar State School Midday Meal Workers Association concluded on 19 April in Comrade Siyamani Devi auditorium. Nearly 250 midday meal workers’ representatives from 8 blocks and several AIPWA leaders participated in the conference. The conference was inaugurated by state APIWA secretary Com. Shashi Yadav. Com. Saroj Chaubey, state AIPWA President was also present as the chief speaker. Several representatives actively participated in the discussions on the work report. A resolution was also passed in the conference to ensure the success of the strike called from 17 to 22 April and organize a Juloos on 21 April outside the block headquarters. Towards the end of the conference, a 31 member district committee was constituted with AICCTU leader Com. Kamlesh Kumar as honorary President, Com. Damyanti Sinha as president and Com. Sona Devi as the secretary
