{
  "id": 12433771,
  "title": "ASHA workers seek ₹15,000 monthly remuneration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/asha-workers-seek-15-000-monthly-remuneration",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T17:41:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/asha-workers-seek-15000-monthly-remuneration/article71552289.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) affiliated with the All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC) held a protest in Karwar on Tuesday, demanding a minimum monthly income of ₹15,000 and prompt payment of incentives and honorarium. The protesters also objected to being forced to use mobile phones and digital tools for work documentation without proper devices and technical assistance. AIUTUC's advisor, Gangadhar Badiger, pointed out that the state government had only increased ASHA workers' honorarium by ₹1,500 in nine years, whereas the cost of living had risen significantly. He added that incentive payments and honorarium had also been delayed by nearly a year, leading to financial hardships for the workers. Both the State honorarium and the Centre's incentives were demanded to be fixed at a combined minimum of ₹15,000 per month. District president Padma Chalavadi stated that ASHA workers were being pressured to utilize the 'Samasta' application, despite many lacking mobile phones and experiencing technical and server-related issues. The digital documentation was reportedly increasing their workload, as they were required to maintain both physical and digital records. Chalavadi emphasized that while ASHA workers were not against technology, adequate devices and technical support should be provided. District Health Officer Sanjay Doddamani assured the protesters that instructions would be issued to prevent them from being forced to use the Samasta application. A meeting was convened to discuss the workers' other demands, and the Health Department officials were directed to submit a report on the steps taken to address the issues before the meeting.",
  "summary": "Accredited Social Health Activists affiliated to the All India United Trade Union Centre staged a protest in front of the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer’s office in Karwar on Tuesday as part of a State-wide protest week, demanding a minimum monthly remuneration of ₹15,000 and timely payment of incentives and honorarium",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}