In an enormous announcement for the ladies of Bengal forward of the Lok Sabha election, CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday introduced hike within the remunerations of ASHA and Anganwadi staff. She made the announcement on her social media platform ‘X’. Bengal CM mentioned that regardless of monetary constraints imposed on the state, the TMC authorities is set to spare no efforts in making certain that completely happy and affluent lives for the individuals. Mamata Banerjee’s announcement got here simply forward of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assembly with girls of Sandeshkhali.
She mentioned, “It is with immense pleasure that I announce that from April, 2024, our ASHA and Anganwadi workers will receive an enhanced remuneration of Rs. 750 every month. Additionally, we’ve decided to increase the monthly remuneration for our Anganwadi helpers by Rs. 500. Despite the financial constraints imposed on us, we are determined to spare no efforts in ensuring that our people lead happy and prosperous lives!”
It is with immense pleasure that I announce that from April, 2024, our ASHA and Anganwadi staff will obtain an enhanced remuneration of Rs. 750 each month. Additionally, we have determined to extend the month-to-month remuneration for our Anganwadi helpers by Rs. 500.
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— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 6, 2024
TMC Aims To Woo Female Voters
The announcement of elevated monetary help comes as political events gear up for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election, aiming to draw voters. As of January 22, the overall variety of feminine electors is 3.73 crores, and the raised compensation is prone to influence public notion. In West Bengal, the 64,904 ASHA staff, who beforehand obtained Rs 8,250 month-to-month, will now obtain Rs 9,000. Chief Minister Banerjee additionally talked about a Rs 500 monthly elevate for Anganwadi helpers, rising their month-to-month remuneration from Rs 6,000 to Rs 6,500. These changes shall be applied beginning April 1.
Going INDIA Bloc Way
Banerjee’s announcement of wage hike comes days after the Aam Aadmi Party authorities in Delhi introduced Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana within the 2024-25 Budget. As per this initiative, each lady aged 18 and above shall be granted a month-to-month honorarium of Rs 1,000. A step that’s aimed toward wooing girls voters within the wake of the Lok Sabha polls of 2024.
Modi In Bengal
Bengal CM’s declaration coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s go to to the state capital, the place he inaugurated India’s inaugural underwater metro. Following the inauguration, he interacted with the state’s kids and the Sandeshkhali victims, an incident that captured nationwide consideration from each the media and the general public.
