ASHA Workers' honorarium was increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000, while Mamta Workers' honorarium was increased from Rs 300 to Rs 600 per delivery. Stressing the state government's commitment to strengthening healthcare since 2005, Nitish said the increased incentives will boost the morale o
"This was their long-pending demand. They play a significant role in providing health services in rural sectors. This decision will play a major role in improving the quality of the health sector of the state," Choudhary told reporters here.
He said that the State Government would launch a comprehensive palliative care campaign shortly, aimed at offering doorstep medical services to the elderly and patients across the State.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held a roadshow in Nilambur to campaign for the Congress candidate for the upcoming Nilambur Assembly bypoll.
On International Workers' Day, ASHA workers in Kerala intensified their ongoing protest, which entered its 81st day outside the state Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.
He claimed that the government is unable to provide even Rs. 100 to ASHA workers, pensions are not paid on time, and salaries of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) workers are often delayed. He also said there is no investment in infrastructure.
After visiting the protesters, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala spoke to ANI and said, "The government's attitude is against these demands. The government needs to take urgent steps and recruit at least 100 people so women can get an opportunity to work as CPOS..."
Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Friday staged a walkout for the second consecutive day over the government's handling of ASHA workers' demands.