Andhra CM Jagan Reddy Hikes Asha Workers’ Salary to Rs 10,000

Reddy, who took oath as CM on 30 May, made the announcement at a review meeting at the health department.

Fulfilling another poll promise, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday, 3 June announced a hike in the salaries of Asha workers to Rs 10,000 from the current Rs 3,000.

Reddy, who took oath as chief minister on Thursday, 30 May, made the announcement at a review meeting at the health department.

During the election campaign, YSR Congress Party had promised to increase the salaries of Accredited Social Health Activist (Asha) workers.