Haryana CM increased the stipend of Asha workers

Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday gave a pre-Diwali gift to Asha workers by announcing increase in monthly stipend by Rs 2,100, taking it to Rs 6,100.

He also announced a retirement benefit of Rs 2 lakh for them.

Khattar made this announcement in a meeting with representatives of Haryana Asha workers.

The Chief Minister said that a letter will be written to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to increase the incentive amount for Asha workers.

Notably, Asha workers are already provided Rs 3 lakh in case of their death while in service.

(IANS).