The Mysuru district unit of Karnataka Rajya Samyuktha AASHA Karyakartheyara Sanghatane has taken a strong objection to the deputation of ASHA workers for the re-verification and training in connection with the ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme.
In a memorandum, the Sanghatane urged Health Minister U.T. Khader not to assign duties that do not come under the purview of the health sector. Opposing the additional responsibilities given to them, they said that it is impossible for them to attend training and activities outside their health service duties.
Explaining the operational hurdles faced by the workers while using Samastha mobile app, through which they discharge their duties, the Sanghatane stated that though digital work is mandatory, mobile or tablet devices have not been provided to them. Monthly rent allowance of ₹280 which has been fixed in lieu of mobile provision has also been stopped, they stated in the memorandum.
ASHA workers have sought separate incentives for data entry work in the Samastha app.
The ASHA workers staged a demonstration in Mysuru on Wednesday in support of their demands.
Placing its key demands, the Sanghatane has sought a consolidated monthly honorarium of ₹15,000 by combining Central and State government incentive and honorarium components. They also urged to immediately release all pending financial incentives and pay pending packages to ASHA workers who have either resigned or retired from the job after completing 10 years.
Pointing out that there is no official rule making GPS mandatory, the Sanghatane urged the health authorities to take measures to stop exerting pressure with regard to GPS location tagging and provide monthly ‘Prime’ and ‘Release’ payment summary copies to all of them without fail, according to the memorandum.
Published – October 07, 2026 09:33 pm IST
