Provide ASHA workers a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000
Indian National Congress · Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election 2023
Last updated 16 Jun 2026
“To provide ASHA workers with a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000.”
Our Assessment
mediumStalled. The promise was a fixed monthly honorarium rising toward Rs 8,000 (state share). The 2025-26 budget raised the ASHA honorarium by Rs 1,000, and in May 2025 the state issued an order giving a Rs 1,000 monthly team-based incentive to ASHAs in urban areas and non-upgraded sub-centres. The promised level has not been reached; ASHA workers struck in January 2025 over long-pending payments, and associations continue to demand a higher state share. Movement, but stalled short of the target.
Sources & Evidence
Priyanka Gandhi promises enhanced pay for Anganwadi and ASHA workers (Deccan Herald)
Long-pending payments: Karnataka ASHA workers announce indefinite strike from Jan 7 (Deccan Herald)
Karnataka ASHA workers to get monthly incentive of Rs 1,000 (Deccan Herald)
Indian National Congress - Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 Manifesto
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