Tripura Health Workers Protest Over Mass Terminations

AGARTALA: Members of the Tripura Community Health Guide Workers’ Union staged protests in the state capital on Monday, opposing the termination of several community health workers and demanding reinstatement, job security and livelihood safeguards.

The demonstration was organised in response to a government notification issued on November 1, 2025, which reportedly discontinued the engagement of a number of workers under a health scheme. Many of the affected individuals had been associated with grassroots healthcare initiatives for several years, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

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Protesters gathered and marched through parts of Agartala, raising concerns over the sudden loss of income and the absence of alternative employment opportunities. Union leaders argued that the terminations could have wider implications for public health delivery, given the reliance on community-based workers for outreach, awareness campaigns and primary-level support services.

During the protest, demonstrators submitted memorandums to authorities outlining key demands, including the withdrawal of the termination order, regularisation of services, pension provisions and social security benefits. The agitation remained largely peaceful, with union representatives addressing the gathering and urging the administration to initiate dialogue.

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The development highlights ongoing tensions surrounding contractual employment in the health sector across parts of the Northeast, where scheme-based workers often play a critical role in extending healthcare access but face uncertainty over job continuity. Similar protests have emerged in the region in recent years over employment conditions and policy changes affecting frontline health personnel.

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State officials had not issued a detailed public response at the time of reporting. However, union representatives indicated that they may intensify their agitation if their demands remain unaddressed.

Observers note that the issue reflects broader structural challenges within public health systems that depend heavily on temporary or scheme-based workers while balancing fiscal and administrative constraints.