HYC forces Karuna Trust to down shutters

Staff Reporter

Shillong, April 3: The office of the Karuna Trust located at Jylli Shop Shillong was closed down by members of Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC)  after the allegation that the organisation had terminated 13 ANM nurses from 11 Primary Health Centres (PHC) across the state.

Karuna Trust is an organization that works on behalf of the government to operate Primary Health Centres (PHC) in different parts of the state, especially in rural areas.

Speaking to media persons, the General Secretary of HYC Roykupar Synrem said that around 13 local ANM nurses were given a letter of termination by Karuna Trust and after enquiry, it was found that the termination was done as per the direction received through a letter from the state government.

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Synrem said that when the Karuna Trust had invited for the applicants to the post of Nurses, it had not put any criteria but now without explanation or without giving time, these 13 nurses were terminated from their services.

“The termination of these 13 ANM nurses is an instant termination, the Karuna Trust should give them ample time as it will affect many, especially those who have worked for more than 10-14 years,” said Synrem.

Synrem informed that as per information received from the Trust, it indicated that the termination was due to the fact that over 27 workers were unable to provide registration certificates proving that they are affiliated with the nursing council.

In this regard, Synrem stated that until and unless the officers-in-charge do not come and meet the HYC, the Karuna Trust will be under lock and key.