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Boosting Morale: Bihar Increases Incentives for Health Workers

PASHCHIM CHAMPARAN, BIHAR, JUL 30 – The honorarium for ASHA workers tripled to Rs 3,000 and Mamta workers' incentive doubled to Rs 600 per delivery, aiming to enhance rural health services, Bihar government said.

  • Bihar’s Nitish Kumar announced on Wednesday that ASHA workers’ incentives increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 and Mamta workers’ per-delivery pay doubled to Rs 600.
  • In a broader welfare push ahead of the polls, Kumar announced incentives for ASHA and Mamta workers during upcoming Bihar Assembly elections later this year.
  • Kumar highlighted on X that since November 2005 his government has improved rural health services, recognizing ASHA and Mamta workers’ vital roles.
  • Alongside the incentive hikes, Kumar stated the package will `boost their morale and strengthen health services in rural areas` for Mamta workers.
  • Going forward, benefits will start from August 1, 2025, and the government also pledged 1 crore jobs over five years.
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