Kolkata, July 9 -- The West Bengal government has hiked the monthly pay of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) from Rs 6,250 to Rs 11,250 per month with effect from August 1.

According to a memorandum issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department on Thursday, the issue of enhancement of the monthly fixed honorarium for ASHAs had been under the active consideration of the State Government for some time.

"The Governor is hereby pleased to accord approval and sanction for an increase of the monthly fixed honorarium of ASHAs from Rs 6,250 to Rs 11,250 with effect from August 1, 2026, in addition to their monthly performance-based incentive from NHM fund," the memorandum stated.

It further stated that the order was issued with t...