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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Bihar govt announces hike in incentive for rural health workers ahead of assembly polls
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces a major incentive hike for ASHA workers, tripling their monthly pay to Rs 3,000 ahead of the Assembly elections. Mamta workers' delivery incentive doubles to Rs 600. These raises aim to boost morale and strengthen rural healthcare. Learn more!
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced that ASHA workers in the state will now get Rs 3,000 per month as an incentive, a substantial increase from the existing amount of Rs 1,000. India News | Bihar Govt Announces Hike in Incentive for Rural Health Workers Ahead of Assembly Polls.
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