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GUWAHATI, Jan 15: In a significant move to address the longstanding grievances of ASHA workers, ASHA helpers, and Mid-Day Meal workers, the Government of Assam has constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee to review issues related to their remuneration, wages, and pay, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) announced on Wednesday.
Taking to the micro-blogging site X, the CMO stated, “Govt of Assam has formed a Cabinet Sub-Committee to address the grievances regarding the pay and remuneration of ASHA workers, ASHA helpers and Mid-Day Meal workers.”
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The newly formed committee will be chaired by Ajanta Neog, Minister of Finance, Women & Child Development.
The other members of the committee include Ashok Singhal, Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Irrigation, Ranoj Pegu, Minister of Education (School & Higher) and Tribal Affairs (Plain), and Pijush Hazarika, Minister of Water Resources, Social Justice, and Empowerment.
The Cabinet Sub-Committee has been tasked with reviewing the grievances of ASHA workers, ASHA helpers, and Mid-Day Meal workers.
It will also engage with relevant stakeholders and submit its recommendations to the government by February 15, 2025.
The Commissioner & Secretary of the Health & Family Welfare Department has been directed to assist the committee in organizing interactions and meetings with stakeholders, as well as in preparing its final report.
