Free bus travel for women, Rs 3,000 more for ASHA workers: Satheesan's first decisions as Kerala CM
The first Cabinet also approved a Rs 3,000 monthly hike for ASHA workers and a Rs 1,000 increase for anganwadi staff and school support workers.
- On Monday, Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan's first Cabinet meeting approved free KSRTC bus travel for women starting June 15 and increased monthly honorariums for ASHA workers.
- Following a grueling 266-day strike outside the Secretariat, Accredited Social Health Activists will receive a ₹3,000 monthly raise, increasing their total honorarium to ₹12,000.
- The Cabinet additionally approved a ₹1,000 monthly raise for Anganwadi workers, helpers, pre-primary teachers, and school cooking staff, while planning a dedicated ministry for elderly welfare modeled on Japanese systems.
- Satheesan described the welfare measures as fulfilling key 'Indira Guarantee' commitments, stating, "The #UDF Government has walked the talk."
- The administration plans to publish a white paper on the state's economy, while appointing former CPM leader G Sudhakaran as pro tem Speaker ahead of the May 21 swearing-in of newly elected MLAs.
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Kerala private buses seek fare hike after govt announces free rides for women
Palakkad (Kerala): Hours after Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced free travel for women on state transport corporation buses from June 15, private bus operators sought government intervention to ensure their businesses are protected. Representatives of the All Kerala Bus Operators Association told reporters that they would meet the CM and the transport minister in the coming days to present their concerns and seek government support, …
Free KSRTC travel for women from June 15, new ministry for elderly, ASHA wage hike among first UDF cabinet announcements
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Free bus ride for women, increased salary for ASHA workers among decisions taken at first VD Satheesan
The first cabinet meeting of the VD Satheesan government decided to grant free travel for women in all ordinary and mofussil buses operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) from June 15
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