ASHA Workers in Andaman Set for Higher Incentives as NHM Approves ₹5,000 Monthly Payment
Port Blair: ASHA workers in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are set to receive a higher monthly incentive from the National Health Mission (NHM), with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India , approving an increase from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per month as a special case for the Islands. The development was communicated by the Andaman & Nicobar Union Territory Health Mission in a point-wise response to a representation made by the Hon’ble Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray , through his letter dated 22 July 2026 . According to the Health Mission's response, the enhancement was approved through the Records of Proceedings (RoP) received from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India . The approval was cited as a special case considering the geographical location, low population density and disease burden of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. ₹5,000 NHM incentive approved The Health Mission stated that necessary ...