ASHA workers

WHO honours India's one million all-women ASHA volunteers for ‘outstanding’ work in advancing global health

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “Among the honourees is ASHA, which means hope in Hindi. The more than 1 million female volunteers in India were honoured for their crucial role in linking the community with the health system, to ensure those living in rural poverty get access to primary health care services, as shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic." 

May 22, 2022, 23:42 PM IST

New Year gift for Asha, mid-day meal workers! THIS state announces Rs 124 crore bonanza

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi has announced a fixed monthly allowance of Rs 2,500 for Asha workers.  

Dec 30, 2021, 17:36 PM IST

Salaries of ASHA workers hiked by 50% in poll-bound Gujarat

The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced a 50 per cent hike in the salaries of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers. 

Oct 24, 2017, 11:57 AM IST