ASHA workers stage protests in fulfilment of demands in Guwahati

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GUWAHATI: Sadou Asom ASHA Karmi Sanstha staged protests at Chachal on Friday in regards to their various demands. Their main demands are cited as the ASHA workers demands that they should be paid wages instead of remuneration and a monthly wage of Rs 15,000. They also demanded that their workload be limited. They should get a proper working time, and they should get equal status with those who work under the National Health Mission (NHM).

The workers also submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the district administration. In the memorandum that stated, ASHA workers have been working as foundation workers, serving diligently since last 17 years under NHM, which resulted in a decrease in maternal and child mortality rates and also a decrease in population growth. The ASHA workers should be recognized as the backbone of the NHM, should get respect like other workers, and should receive Rs 15,000 as a monthly wage, along with limiting their workload.

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