₹700 daily minimum wage for ASHA workers
ആശ വർക്കർമാർക്ക് ₹700 പ്രതിദിന കുറഞ്ഞ വേതനം
Structurally reform remuneration for ASHA workers by fixing a minimum daily wage of ₹700 to ensure fair labor practices and stable income.
📄 Verbatim — UDF Manifesto 2026
“Fix the minimum wage of our dedicated ASHA workers at ₹700 per day to ensure stable livelihoods and respect for grassroots health warriors.”
Evidence & Timeline
UDF 2026 manifesto labor reform.
In its first cabinet meeting on May 18, 2026, the newly elected UDF government approved a ₹3,000 monthly honorarium hike for ASHA workers, raising their pay from ₹9,000 to ₹12,000. This marks the first phase of wage revisions, moving closer to the UDF manifesto guarantee of a ₹700 daily wage (₹21,000 monthly target).
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