Though the unorganised sectors welcomed the state’s decision to include ragpickers, porters and 12 traditional professions, including shoemaking, pottery and carpentry, in the Antyoday Anna Yojana (AAY), its representatives expressed apprehension on the actual execution of the decision once parameters were set for the beneficiaries under the Food Security Bill.

Fruits of labour: In the GR issued on November 14, all FDOs in the state have been directed to include cycle-rickshaw drivers, ragpickers, porters, fruit and flower vendors, and 12 traditional professions in the AAY. Representation pic