Gujarat Forest Guards Call Off Seven-Day Protest After Government Assurance

Around 3,000 Gujarat forest guards called off their seven-day protest on 3 November after the government assured them it would address their demands for better pay, risk allowance and more staff.
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2026
Around 3,000 forest personnel in Gujarat called off their seven-day protest on 3 November after the state government assured them that their demands would be addressed. The forest personnel had been protesting since 28 October, seeking better pay, risk allowance and payment for working on public holidays. They also demanded more staff to reduce their workload. The protest involved frontline forest personnel, including 'Van Rakshaks' and 'Van Pals', who are tasked with protecting wildlife and forest resources. Their demands included changes to their pay and allowances, compensation for working on public holidays and additional staff to manage their responsibilities. The agitation ended after the government gave assurances on 3 November, bringing the seven-day protest to a close.

Gujarat Forest Guards Call Off Seven-Day Protest After Government Assurance

Around 3,000 Gujarat forest guards called off their seven-day protest on 3 November after the government assured them it would address their demands for better pay, risk allowance and more staff.
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04
/
11
/
2026
Around 3,000 forest personnel in Gujarat called off their seven-day protest on 3 November after the state government assured them that their demands would be addressed. The forest personnel had been protesting since 28 October, seeking better pay, risk allowance and payment for working on public holidays. They also demanded more staff to reduce their workload. The protest involved frontline forest personnel, including 'Van Rakshaks' and 'Van Pals', who are tasked with protecting wildlife and forest resources. Their demands included changes to their pay and allowances, compensation for working on public holidays and additional staff to manage their responsibilities. The agitation ended after the government gave assurances on 3 November, bringing the seven-day protest to a close.

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