Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hikes honorarium for ASHA, Mamta workers
Patna, July 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced an increase in the honorarium for ASHA and Mamta workers, a move aimed at bolstering health services in rural areas and acknowledging the vital role played by frontline health workers. The incentive for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) has been raised from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000, while Mamta workers -- tasked with supporting childbirth in government facilities -- will now receive Rs 600 per delivery, up from Rs 300.