Haryana Health Workers Cry Foul: Location Tracking System Sparks Statewide Pen-Down Strike
Haryana’s healthcare system faced significant disruption on August 4, 2025, as health workers staged a state-wide pen-down strike. The protest, involving doctors and support staff, targeted a newly implemented location-based attendance system.
Workers claim the system is an infringement on their privacy, demanding its immediate withdrawal. The strike led to considerable disruption of patient services across multiple healthcare facilities.
The protesting healthcare professionals have threatened further, more intense action if their demands are not met by the state government. This includes escalating the strike and exploring other avenues of protest.
The incident highlights growing concerns regarding employee surveillance and data privacy within the public sector. The government’s response and its impact on healthcare delivery in Haryana will be closely watched by citizens and healthcare professionals alike.
