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ASHA workers demand govt action on honorarium and job security

Kalaburagi: The Karnataka State United ASHA Workers' association staged a protest in front of the Kalaburagi DC office on Wednesday, demanding an honorarium of Rs 10,000 per month, in addition to the honorarium announced by the chief minister and the central incentive. On the second day of the three-day state-wide Ahoratri Dharna Satyagraha, ASHA activists expressed anger against the state govt, demanding immediate fulfilment of their demands. VG Desai, the honorary president of the organisation said that they were assured that the minimum honorarium of ASHA workers will be increased to Rs 10,000 in Jan. "So we gave up our protest in Bengaluru and celebrated the victory. But even after 7 months, the govt has not fulfilled their promise. He demanded that immediate action should be taken and an order should be issued. ITUC district secretary Geeta Badiger said that the govt is saying they will drop ASHA workers on the basis of education. "They did not need education when they were recruited, why do they need education now?" she added, and emphasised that the hardships of ASHA workers are significant, and the chief minister should pay attention to them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Air conditioners without external unit. (click to see prices) Air Condition | Search Ads Search Now Undo "Otherwise, we will not back down from the day and night struggle," she said. As announced by the chief minister, the monthly minimum honorarium will be increased to Rs 10,000, and in the 2025 budget, an incentive of Rs 1,000 for Anganwadi and midday-meal workers will also be given to the ASHA workers. They demanded to remove the criteria for eliminating ASHA workers based on population, the declaration of a weekly holiday, and provision of two-day employment for workers on the West Bengal model, among other demands. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.