Asha workers held a protest at Gandhi Park in Chaughanpata, Almora, seeking 26,000 rupees in monthly pay and action on several long-pending demands. The workers raised slogans against the government and administration during the demonstration.
The protest took place on Tuesday, when the workers gathered at the site and spoke about the financial and social security issues they said had remained unresolved for years.
Key demands raised by the workers
The workers said the 3,300-rupee incentive they receive should again be paid directly by the government, as under the earlier arrangement. They argued that direct payment would address their demand for a clear and reliable payment system.
They also sought a monthly pension after retirement under a social security scheme. The workers said the department should implement such a pension plan for those leaving service.
As an alternative, they demanded a 10 lakh rupee lump-sum financial package for every worker who retires until a pension scheme is introduced. The demand was presented as a measure of retirement support for Asha workers.
Appeal for an official order
The protesters said they had been raising their basic concerns for years but alleged that the government had continued to neglect them. They appealed to the authorities to issue a government order addressing their demands soon.
The protest was attended by organisation president Vijay Lakshmi, along with Devki Bisht, Neema Joshi, Pratibha Negi, Kiran Sah, Rupa Arya, Kalpana Joshi, Hansi Devi, Sarojini, Uma Agari, Shanti Tamta and Mamta Arya, among others.
Conclusion
The Almora Asha workers’ protest focused on 26,000 rupees in monthly pay, direct payment of the 3,300-rupee incentive and retirement protection through a pension or a 10 lakh rupee package. They are seeking an early government order on these demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the Asha workers protest?
The workers protested at Gandhi Park in Chaughanpata, Almora.
Q. What monthly pay did the workers demand?
They demanded monthly pay of 26,000 rupees.
Q. What did they demand regarding the 3,300-rupee incentive?
They demanded that the incentive be paid directly by the government, as under the earlier arrangement.
Q. What retirement benefit did the workers seek?
They sought a monthly pension under a social security scheme after retirement.
Q. What alternative did they propose to a pension scheme?
They demanded a 10 lakh rupee lump-sum package for every worker retiring before a pension scheme is implemented.
Q. What did the workers ask the authorities to do?
They appealed for an official government order addressing their long-pending demands.
