Thiruvananthapuram: The central government has increased the monthly incentives for ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers from ₹2,000 to ₹3,500.
The retirement benefit has also been raised from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000.
Only ASHA workers who have completed 10 years of service are eligible for the revised retirement benefits.
These decisions were made during the Mission Steering Group meeting held on March 4, as informed by the Union Health Minister in the Lok Sabha.
