Although Meghalaya government hasn’t agreed to enhance the honorarium for the ASHA workers of the State to Rs. 5,000, but not all has been lost as the government has agreed to increase the current honorarium marginally. Meghalaya Government has agreed to increase the monthly fixed incentive or honorarium from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3000 following their meeting with the ASHA workers on Wednesday.

Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers on Friday took out a peace rally as a mark of protest against the state government’s adamant attitude towards their demands which include enhancement of their honorarium.

With the Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers of Meghalaya embarking on an indefinite strike, the government has been appealing to the volunteer community health workers to resume their duties as they are essential to the health and well-being of the community, especially in rural areas.

The president of the East Jaiñtia ASHA Association - Khliehriat Unit, Pretty Jyrwa, questioned the health minister, Dr. Ampareen Lyngdoh, about the Rs. 3,000 when they are paid only Rs. 2,000 per month while the government claims to have paid the ASHAs Rs. 5,000.

The appeal was made after the ASHA workers decided to go for an indefinite strike since November 7, as a mark of the protest against the government’s apathy towards their demands which include honorarium enhancement.

A large number of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) from West Khasi Hills, affiliated with the Meghalaya ASHA Workers Union, on Monday organized a peace rally in Nongstoiñ, seeking enhancement of their honorarium.

Nongstoin, Nov 13: Sombar salo, West Khasi Hills-ni Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA)-rang Meghalaya ASHA Workers Union baksa nangrimenba, an•tangtangni man•gniko bariatchina dabianiko dake...

Hundreds of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers of Assam staged a massive protest in Guwahati's Chachal on Friday, demanding fulfilment of their demands of regular salaries, reduced work time, among others.

Guwahati, Nov 10: Assam-o Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) worker-rangna somoi gita dormaharangko on•china aro kam ka•ani somoirangko bakkandikatchina dabie Sukrobar salo, Guwahati songjinmani...

Speaking to reporters after a meeting chaired by the chief minister, Lyngdoh said, “We as a government feel that after due diligence that their (ASHAs) remunerations are adequate in nature.”