CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has announced Rs 57 crores for ASHA workers?
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Maharashtra
C
Telangana
D
Odisha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Maharashtra government releases Rs 57 crore for ASHA workers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Goa is the only state with no such workers, as per the latest National Health Mission data available from September 2019.

Detailed explanation-3: -ASHA workers across the country do not have a single payment system and receive different honorariums by the state government and incentives under the National Health Mission.

Detailed explanation-4: -ASHA workers in the country: There is around 10.4 lakh ASHA workers across the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -ASHAs receive a fixed monthly incentive of Rs. 2000 per month for routine and recurring activities and the details are placed at Annexure-I. Additionally, they are provided performance-based incentives for a varied set of activities under various National Health Programmes and is placed at Annexure-II.

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