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Good News for Asha Workers: Monthly Honorarium Raised, Check New Amount for All Beneficiaries

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The West Bengal government is in a dilemma ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. A couple of weeks ago, ASHA workers took to the streets demanding an increase in allowances. Those ASHA workers had gone on strike, raising multiple allegations against the state government. The state government has made a big announcement in the budget for those ASHA workers.

The state government has made a big announcement in the interim budget. What has been said?

Decision to increase monthly allowance of ASHA workers, para-teachers and civic volunteers by Rs 1000

Decision to increase monthly allowance of Village Police, Green Police by Rs 1000

Decision to provide Rs 5 lakh in case of death of civic volunteer while working

State government decides to provide 180 days maternity leave to ASHA workers

Announcement of financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to families of ASHA workers in case of death while working

Decision to increase monthly allowance of Anganwadi workers by Rs 1000

Cashless health insurance facility of Rs 2 lakh for government employees and retired government employees

State government decides to provide grant of Rs 4000 per year for agricultural labourers

Also, this time the West Bengal government has decided to provide unemployment allowance. Decision to provide unemployment allowance of Rs 1500 per month. Unemployment allowance will be provided from August 15, the state has decided. Secondary school graduates between the ages of 21 and 41 will get the allowance. Unemployment allowance of Rs 1500 per month will be available for a maximum of 5 years until employment is secured. Unemployment allowance will be available for those who do not get a scholarship from the state.

A couple of weeks ago, ASHA workers took to the streets demanding an increase in allowance. Their protests turned the city into a frenzy. Threats of toppling the government were heard. And in this atmosphere, the state government gave a master stroke in the last budget before the assembly elections, i.e. vote on account. Earlier, ASHA workers have been observing a strike on several demands, including a minimum salary of Rs 15,000. In support of their demands, prominent figures in the society called for a ‘Citizens’ Conference’.

Earlier, ASHA workers had demanded that they be paid a minimum salary of Rs 15,000. In case of death while working, the family of an ASHA worker should be given a one-time payment of Rs 5 lakh and a job for one member of the family. All outstanding incentives should be paid immediately. The incentives announced by the central government should be implemented quickly.

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A digital media professional with 4 years of experience, skilled in online content creation, media and information work, his goal is to regularly bring updates on government projects, scholarships and jobs to his readers.

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