Assam Cabinet approves monthly honorarium hike for ASHA workers

IANS June 11, 2025 301 views

The Assam Cabinet has approved a significant hike in monthly honorariums for ASHA workers and supervisors, boosting grassroots healthcare. Over 33,600 workers will now receive Rs 4,000, while supervisors get Rs 10,200. The government also cleared land allotments for 1,011 institutions under Mission Basundhara 3.0. Additionally, classical dancer Sonal Mansingh will be honored with the Srimanta Sankardeva Award.

"The move will provide financial support to our frontline healthcare warriors." - Ashok Singhal, Assam Health Minister
Guwahati, June 11: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the grassroots healthcare delivery system, the Assam Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved a hike in monthly incentives for ASHA workers and supervisors.

Key Points

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ASHA workers' honorarium raised to Rs 4000 from October 2025

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2,675 supervisors to get Rs 10,200 monthly

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Land allotments approved for 1,011 institutions under Mission Basundhara 3.0

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Sonal Mansingh to receive Srimanta Sankardeva Award 2023

The decision was announced by State Health Minister Ashok Singhal and the State Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Borah during a press briefing following the Cabinet meeting held in Dispur on Tuesday.

As per the new revision, effective from October 1, 2025, the monthly honorarium for more than 33,600 ASHA workers across the state will increase from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000.

Similarly, ASHA supervisors will see their honorarium raised from Rs 9,000 to Rs 10,200, benefitting a total of 2,675 supervisors.

The move is expected to provide a morale boost and financial support to the community health workforce that plays a pivotal role in rural healthcare outreach.

In another major development, the state Cabinet approved land allotments under Mission Basundhara 3.0 for non-individual juridical entities across four districts -- Sonitpur, Golaghat, Majuli and Kamrup.

A total of 1,011 proposals were cleared for educational, religious and socio-cultural institutions.

Of these, Sonitpur accounted for the highest number of approvals with 464 entities, followed by Golaghat (306), Majuli (205), and Kamrup (36).

Additionally, 146 government institutions, including schools, health centres, Anganwadi centres, and government offices in Sonitpur and Golaghat districts, were granted land allotments in urban areas.

The state Cabinet also approved a nomenclature change for the state's key environmental body, renaming the 'Pollution Control Board, Assam' to 'Assam Pollution Control Board' as part of a broader effort to streamline institutional identity and function.

Highlighting the government's commitment to cultural recognition, Minister Bimal Borah announced that the Srimanta Sankardeva Award for 2023 will be presented to eminent classical dancer Sonal Mansingh.

The award ceremony is scheduled for June 12 at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, with Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya conferring the honour on behalf of the President Droupadi Murmu.

Instituted in 1986, the award carries a Rs 5 lakh cash prize and a citation, recognising exceptional contributions to India's art, culture and literature.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Finally some recognition for our ASHA didis! These women walk miles in harsh weather to serve rural communities. ₹4,000 is still low compared to their contribution, but definitely a step in the right direction. Hope other states follow Assam's lead 👏
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Rahul D.
Good move but why wait till 2025? Inflation is hitting hard now itself. ASHA workers need this increase immediately. Also, what about health insurance for them? They're frontline workers risking their lives during pandemics.
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Ananya S.
So happy to see Sonal Mansingh getting the Sankardeva Award! Her contribution to Indian classical dance is unparalleled. Assam government is doing great work preserving cultural heritage alongside development initiatives.
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Sunil M.
Land allotment for schools and hospitals is excellent, but hope there's proper monitoring. In my district, many such lands were misused in the past. Transparency in implementation is key!
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Meena T.
As someone from Majuli, I'm pleased with 205 approvals for our river island! But we need more healthcare infrastructure here. Hope some of these land allotments will be used for better hospitals. Jai Axom!
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Arjun P.
Renaming Pollution Control Board sounds like bureaucratic reshuffling. Instead, focus on concrete actions to improve Assam's air quality which is worsening every year. Action speaks louder than name changes!

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