Onmanorama

ASHA workers celebrated the newly elected UDF cabinet's decision to increase their monthly honorarium by ₹3,000, bringing it up to ₹12,000, by distributing sweets and payasam in front of the Secretariat.

Manifesto Context: “Increase ASHA workers' remuneration/honorarium, including a promised improvement in wages.” — ASHA wage/honorarium hike (Labour Sector)

This news event serves as critical documentation of government policy implementation. The UDF government led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has moved forward with initial execution, setting timelines and department guidelines to fulfill this commitment within the specified legislative session.