During a  video bridge interaction with lakhs of ASHA, Anganwadi and ANM employees today, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a major good news for these categories by increasing their remunerations effective from next month. The PM announced the doubling of routine incentives given by the Union Government to ASHA workers. 

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Additionally all ASHA workers and their helpers would be provided free insurance cover under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana.

Modi announced significant increase in the honorarium given to Anganwadi workers. Those receiving Rs 3000 so far, would now receive Rs 4500.

Similarly those receiving Rs 2200, would now get Rs 3500. The honorarium for Anganwadi helpers has also been increased from Rs 1500 to Rs 2250.

Also, PM announced that Anganwadi workers and helpers using techniques such as Common Application Software (ICDS-CAS), would get additional incentives ranging from Rs 250 to Rs 500 based on performance.