Bihar Boosts ASHA and Mamta Workers' Honorarium Ahead of Elections
The Bihar government has increased the honorarium for ASHA and Mamta workers to improve rural health services, recognizing their crucial role. With upcoming elections, this move is part of a series of populist measures declared by CM Nitish Kumar to strengthen his administration's commitment to health and welfare.
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Bihar's Nitish Kumar-led government has announced a substantial increase in the honorarium for ASHA and Mamta workers, a move praised by state Minister Ashok Choudhary. This decision, aimed at enhancing rural healthcare, comes in response to long-standing demands from the health sector workers.
With assembly elections on the horizon, the honorarium for ASHA workers has been boosted from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000, while Mamta workers will see an increase from Rs 300 to Rs 600 per delivery. Kumar emphasized his commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure since assuming office in 2005, highlighting the pivotal role these workers play.
The Chief Minister also vowed to improve the welfare system with promises of free electricity, job creation, and pension hikes for journalists. As Bihar gears up for elections, the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise revealed challenges in the electoral roll, highlighting that 35 lakh electors are currently untraceable or have permanently relocated.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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