Archives- News Updates On February
Highly paid jobs to be removed from the workman category
In the first report on the Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Bill 2009, it was suggested that the govt should exclude the list of highly paid jobs from the category of ‘workman’. As the government has proposed to raise the wage ceiling limit of a workman from Rs. 1600 to 10000 per month after 25 years, the committee is proposed to remove the highly paid jobs from the purview of laws relating to workmen as they themselves are capable of negotiating their terms of employment and hardly take recourse of the Industrial Dispute Act. Beside the committee also proposed to keep the supervisory staff out of the workman category irrespective of wages.
Source: Labour Law Reporter, Pg. No. 17, February, 2010.
Service sector’s the principle job provider in backward states
In India’s conventionally backward states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Rajasthan, the service sector is proving to be one of the principle growth drivers. The important aspect is that growth in these sectors is mainly by the extensive inputs of low skilled labour. Construction, telecommunications, banking and insurance, tourism and real estate have led to growth in this period.
Source: Labour Law Reporter, Pg. No. 19, February, 2010.
Kashmiri youth to be recruited in paramilitary forces
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in his budget speech announced the decision to recruit 2000 Kashmiri youth as constables in central paramilitary forces (CPMFs). These individuals will be recruited as per the expansion plan of these forces in coming two years. In addition to this, government has also decided to set up solar, small hydro and micro projects of Rs. 500 crore in the Ladakh region, which faces the problem of energy deficiency.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, February 26, 2010. “Jobs for Kashmiri youth in paramilitary forces”
India created jobs during global slowdown
In the period of global slowdown, India registered a net addition of 151000 jobs during October 2008 to September 2009, as per data released by the Economic Survey. Jobs losses during that period have shown a trend of reversal currently. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme also added to the number of jobs as 43.4 million households were given employment from the Budgetary outlay of Rs. 70000 crore during 2009-10. Out of it, 29 percent of jobs were to scheduled castes, 22 percent to scheduled tribes and half of them covered women.
Source: www.business-standard.com, February 26, 2010. “Jobs generated during slowdown”
Historic moment for India as women reservation bill cleared by Union cabinet
The Union cabinet created history by passing the women’s reservation bill which was on continuous debate since 14 years. This bill will amend the constitution and provide 33 percent reservation to women in Parliament and state assembly seats. The bill is likely to pass the acid-test in Lok Sabha due to reduced relevance of opposing parties and some smart floor management by the govt. Facing opposition from RJD and Samajvadi party, both of whom demanded a “quota-within-quota” for OBC and minority women, the bill may get the required two-third majority in the Lok Sabha.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, February 26, 2010. “Road cleared for 33% reservation of all MP, MLA seats for women”
2009 sees a decline in the number of industrial disputes
The economic survey reveals that year 2009 has been a good year in terms of industrial disputes as the number of strikes this year has come down to 91 from 250 last year. Also, the number of man-days lost in strikes has declined to 2.05 million from 7.02 million in 2008 along with a reduction in number of lockouts to 31. However, union leaders say that this is due to a flawed method of recording strikes. They also suggested that employers now prefer suspension of employees than lockouts, which has brought down the number.
Source: www.business-standard.com, February 26, 2010. “'Less' industrial disputes in 2009”
Pension reforms to change India’s social security sphere
As per the statutory recognition to Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the Economic Survey 2009-10 mentions that the success of pension reforms will not only provide social security to a vast number of Indians but also facilitate the country’s development. The survey also revealed that PFRDA performs its regulatory and development roles effectively. PFRDA is also working on the full New Pension Scheme and expanding its distribution network.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 25, 2010. “Success of pension reforms to facilitate development: Survey”
India to become fastest growing economy in the world in 5 years
The pre-budget Economic Survey (2009-10) presented by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee in the Parliament projected a growth of 7.2 % in 2009-10. He added that in 2010-11 it is likely to touch the mark of 8.75 % and 9 % the next year. India is also likely to be the world’s fastest growing economy in the next 5 years. However, a major concern hinted at inflation in the price of food items which has reached 18% and is expected to rise more in the next few months.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, February 25, 2010. “Economic Survey positive on economy, worried about price rise”Women’s reservation bill to be taken up in Cabinet
The much-awaited and debatable bill on reservation of women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies will be placed in the Union Cabinet for approval on February 25, 2010. The bill provides for 33% reservation to women and has been courting controversy for a long time now. OBC leaders suggest that the bill will only benefit upper class women, so there should be “quota within quota” for OBC women. In the current session, two bills on 50% reservation of women in panchayats and urban bodies have been introduced in the Parliament and are likely to be passed.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, February 25, 2010. “Women's reservation bill to come up in Cabinet today”2010 optimistic for hiring but harsh at staff benefits
The Grant Thornton International Business Report 2010 on Employment suggests that year 2010 is going to be better for the job seekers than 2009, as 29 out of 36 economies surveyed are coming up with the hiring plans. However, the case of staff benefits is likely to remain a bit stable, without major increments. Grant Thornton India Partner Vinamra Shastri remarked that India had managed well during the slowdown period compared to other economies to maintain its headcounts.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 24, 2010. “2010 to be bullish for job seekers, but moderate for employees”Construction workers to be provided accidental insurance: Andhra Pradesh
Construction workers to be provided accidental insurance: Andhra
Pradesh
State Labour Minister of Andhra Pradesh said in the Assembly
that construction workers registered with the Andhra Pradesh Building
and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board will be covered under
various benefit schemes including accidental insurance. By this scheme
around 21 lakh workers across the state will be benefited with the
accidental coverage of Rs. 2 lakh per worker. In addition, women workers
will be given maternity assistance up to Rs. 5000 limited to two
confinements.
Committee constituted for proper functioning of NREGS
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was introduced in the year 2005. This scheme was launched with the objective to provide 100 days guaranteed employment in India. However, the scheme lacks proper implementation with major concern being the delayed payment of wages to the beneficiaries. To ensure its effective implementation, Centre has constituted a committee of experts to look into it. The committee will look into linking the wages to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and social auditing and formation of sub-groups for payment of wages.
Source: www.dailypioneer.com, February 23, 2010. “Panel to review rural job scheme”Retail sector to create database of the employees
The Retail Association of India (RAI) has tied up with a HR consultancy and background verification firm CRP technology to create a database of employees in the retail sector. Indian retail sector has around 25 million people out of which 5 percent are in organized sector. The database of the employees will contain their professional as well as educational details. This data will be worked out with permission from employer and employee both.
Source: www.business-standard.com, February 23, 2010. “Retail sector to check employee background”Succession plans to retain good talent
Indian companies with the improvement in economy are now working on the succession plan to retain their best talent. In order to build up a potential and successful leadership frame, they are working on developing them for the top and middle level management. This will help them face the risks of attrition of talent.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 22, 2010. “India Inc draws up succession plans as economy picks up pace”Women group demanding Government to expand its limit of gender budgeting
Women groups are coming up with the demand that the gender budgeting should go beyond the programms and schemes run by Ministry of Women And Child Development. As per the Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA), in the Union Budget 2009-10 many of the useful programms remained outside the purview of gender budgeting, which should be included this year. Women group have also demanded to include proper regulations of banks which will allow them to create adequate credit for women.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 22, 2010. “Don’t limit gender budgeting to a ministry or two: Women group”Placement is improving but not salaries
As many companies are visiting campuses, B-schools are seeing sign of revival in the number of placements this year. Compared to last year, more number of companies have arrived at the campuses and the average salary rate has also increased. However, this rise has not beaten the mark of the year 2008. Assumption by many of the placement chairpersons of B-schools is that in the year 2011, the market will be able to resume the level of 2008 or even beat that.
Source: www.business-standard.com, February 22, 2010. “Salaries, offers yet to reach 2008 levels”19% job hike due to fiscal incentives
According to the industry body Assocham, Government’s fiscal incentives like cut in excise duty and service tax has helped the industry to grow its job opportunity by 19% in October-January 2009-10. Domestic industrial production and export orders expansion also led to positive to job creation. Industrial production had shown a 16 year high growth rate of 16.8% in December last year. Incentives offered by other countries also helped to improve international trade which led to further job creation in the manufacturing and merchandising sectors.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 21, 2010 “Stimulus packages generated 19 per cent new jobs: Assocham”79,000 employees are adding to LPOs by 2015
With the Indian legal processing outsourcing (LPO) industries hiring employees in tier-II cities, it is likely that manpower in this industry will grow to 79,000 personnel by 2015. Law firms are hiring candidates not just from metro cities but also from tier- II cities. The firms are recruiting fresh graduates for the junior staff level which requires much of litigation work than the verbal communication. Mostly pass outs from premiere law schools opt for core practice but still there are lots of position for team managers and project managers in LPO firms.
Source: www.financialexpress.com, February 20, 2010. “LPOs on hiring spree in tier-II cities, to add 79,000 employees by 2015”30 hours training every year for renewal of licence for nurses
President of the Indian Nursing Council T. Dileep Kumar on Graduation Day at St. John’s College of Nursing said that soon a new licence renewal system for nurses is on the path of implementation, which will require nurses to attend 30 hours of training or seminars every year. This method is chosen to update the knowledge of nurses with the latest technology and challenges in this field. In addition to this every state nursing council will be given fund of Rs. 1 crore to hire staff and latest equipments.
Source: www.hindu.com, February 19, 2010. “30 hours of training every year to be made mandatory for nurses soon”2 years childcare leave for Haryana women staff
Women employees of Haryana State Government can now avail 2 years paid leave for “Child Care Leave” (CCL). This leave is for maximum of 730 days which can be split or clubbed together in the entire period of service. To avail this leave the child must be below the age of 18 years and for the eldest two children (no CCL will be allowed for the third or next child, irrespective of his age). The nature of the CCL will be same as earned leave and will include weekends and gazetted holidays in the period of leave. The implementation of this decision will be with immediate effect.
Source: www.indianexpress.com, February 18, 2010. “Haryana women staff will get 2-yr childcare leave”Training session for the engineering faculty across the nation
Wipro technologies had initiated a programme named as “Mission 10 X” in the year 2007, which aimed to train engineering faculties across the nation. This programme is conducted to train around 10000 engineering teachers by trainers of Wipro Technologies to improve the teaching skills of them and also to guide the with specialized techniques so that the environment at classroom can be improved and be more interactive. This will help to raise the quality of engineering students. Till date around 7000 faculty have been trained and remaining 3000 will be covered by this September.
Source: www.hindu.com, February 17, 2010. “Training session for the teaching faculty begins”Growth in hiring activity by 4 percent in January 2010
New Year has come with a new start for job seekers as well as recruiters. A study by leading job portal Naukri.com reveals that Indian companies’ hiring activity in the month of January 2010 has increased by 4 percent in comparison to December 2009. Hiring in IT companies has topped the list. As per the city job index, Mumbai has been the most optimistic city since past three months in the recruitment drive. In all there has been increase in all sectors of employment. However, financial and banking sector has seen a dip in the index.
Source: www.financialexpress.com, February 16, 2010. “‘India Inc's hiring activity up 4 pct in Jan’”Telecom industry pins hopes on favorable govt policies
The Indian telecom industry, growing at a scorching pace in the last couple of years, is expecting favourable govt policies in the upcoming union budget. For further growth and advancement of this sector, the industry is hoping for some relaxation in the high tax structure from Union Finance Minister in the upcoming budget of 2010-11. Telecom firms are also demanding the availability of cheap credit, schemes to boost export and support to facilitate business and day to day transactions.
Source: www.hindu.com, February 16, 2010. “Telecom sector hoping for incentives”Haryana raises upper age limit for women in govt jobs
Haryana government has issued a notification to bring into effect the rise in upper age limit of unmarried women residents of the state from 40 years to 45 years for entry into government jobs. The age limit for widows, women legally separated from their husbands, divorced women and women deserted by their husbands was already 45 years. The notification of implementation of this change was issued by chief secretary, Urvashi Gulati.
Source: www.financialexpress.com, February 16, 2010. “Age norms for women in govt jobs relaxed”Survey says Indians most passionate about their jobs
A survey conducted by global HR solutions provider Kenexa says that Indian employees have topped the list of being passionate about their jobs, with 72 percent of the surveyed employees nodding in favour. According to the survey, global average of employees passionate about their jobs is 56 percent. The result shows that employees are confident about personal as well as their company’s growth in the future. The effective utilization of skills and abilities and improvement in the skills of employees also creates more enthusiasm towards their job.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 15, 2010. “Indians most passionate about jobs: Survey”IT sector to hire nearly 1 lakh people this year
Amid a hectic boost in demand and a strong lineup of deals, Indian IT companies have chalked out plans to widely expand their portfolio and operations. As per the research done by global IT research firm Gartner, Indian IT companies are planning to hire around 1 lakh people this year. This increase in hiring activity is due to the rise in number of projects coming up from across global markets. Top IT firms like TCS, Infosys, IBM and Accenture have high hiring plans, with the industry set to grow by 19-20 percent this year.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 15, 2010. “IT biggies on hiring spree; one lakh people to join workforce”New guidelines for port operations
The Union Shipping Ministry has drafted new guidelines to prevent the monopoly of a single player in public private partnership (PPP) projects at major ports. The regulations place restrictions on the number of terminals each player can operate, particular kind of cargo, and the number of projects they can undertake at a single time. According to the proposed guidelines, these restrictions are meant to prohibit private operators to create a monopoly in port operations.
Source: www.indianexpress.com, February 13, 2010. “ShippingMin suggests new guidelines to prevent monopoly at ports”Aviation sector set to hire as bullish phase returns
The aviation sector, which registered one of its biggest negative growth worldwide last year, is now set to look up to a better future as demand picks up. The surge in demand worldwide, and more so in India, has led companies to announce fresh hiring plans. A host of low cost airlines, along with their full-service counterparts, are coming up with plans of expanding their business and hiring more personnel. Along with an increase in the number of aircrafts, pilots, co-pilots and cabin crew is also likely to increase this year.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, February 11, 2010. “Airlines start recruiting again”IT companies come up with 'smart' hiring plans
Information Technology companies across India are realigning their hiring strategies to lay focus on making the process ‘lean’. This involves hiring ‘smart’ while keeping up the high numbers of recruits intact. Companies have realized that a leaner organization with low bench strength can be a great asset even as a recovery in the US market has lined up a host of new projects. Many top companies such as TCS, Infosys and Wipro have plans to hire both top and bottom level staff in the short term.
Source: www.financialexpress.com, February 11, 2010. “IT majors firm up larger, smarter hiring”Private sector gets back lost sheen for government personnel
With the recovery in the economy, private sector jobs are getting more preference in the job market, particularly among govt officials. This has lead to an increasing number of IAS and IRS officers opt for voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) which allows them to quit before the statutory retirement age. Private firms offer heavy pay packages to people with experience in government jobs as such individuals are considered to have experiences of working on diverse and complicated issues. For these government personnel, jobs in private companies give them new excitement and challenge to work in a different environment.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 11, 2010. “Economic recovery makes private sector jobs more attractive”Pharma sector to offer a 20% salary hike as MNCs increase focus on India
The Indian pharmaceutical industry has seen consistent growth for many years and 2009 was not an exception. With a growth of around 15-20 percent last year and a marginal slowdown in hiring, this year the pharma sector is likely to see salary hikes of around 17 to 20 percent. As an increasing number of foreign drug makers step up hiring from India, the sector is likely to witness a hectic activity for talent acquisition, apart from the 20% salary hike.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 10, 2010. “Pharma staff can count on 20% hike this year”AITUC to launch a national satyagraha to highlight worker problems
The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has called for a satyagraha on March 5 on a national scaled to highlight the problems of unorganized sector and the issues of inflation and public sector disinvestment. Around five lakh workers are expected to participate in the satyagraha. The AITUC aims to create pressure on the Central Government for strict implementation of labour laws and to stop disinvestment of profit-making PSUs.
Source: www.hindu.com, February 10, 2010. “AITUC calls nationwide 'Satyagraha' on March 5”Technopark in Kerala likely to create 50000 jobs
Kerala IT department officials have informed that the TechnoCity in Kerala, on completion of the fourth phase, is likely to create 50000 direct jobs and around 2 lakh in indirect employment. The department has proposed that TechnoCity be a complete IT city comprising of residential and commercial space for IT/ITES companies. Along with IT offices, other companies expected to come up are biotechnology, manufacturing and R&D in the TechnoCity, which will have space for both SEZ and non-SEZ area.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 9, 2010. “Kerala expects TechnoCity to generate 50,000 jobs”Senior executive hiring to pick up in 2010
After a fall of about 20 percent in hiring senior level executives in the year 2009, signs of revival are quite visible in 2010. The recruitment of senior executives in the second half of 2010 is likely to mirror the pre-recession years. This revival is seen as the financial condition of companies has improved with an increase in the number of executable projects. Sectors like industrial services, finance, media and entertainment are likely to have high demand for senior executives this year.
Source: www.business-standard.com, February 9, 2010. “Senior executives get back their days in the sun”Religion-based reservation in WB govt jobs
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee announced at the state secretariat that the government will implement the recommendations of the Rajnath Mishra Commission suggesting reservations for Muslims in government jobs. The state government has declared reservation quota for Muslims who are educationally, socially and economically backward in the state. After their identification, a reservation of 10 percent under OBC category will be provided to such Muslim groups.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, February 8, 2010. “West Bengal announces reservation for Muslims in govt jobs”Daily wage revised for tea workers in Brahmaputra Valley
The daily wages of tea garden workers in Brahmaputra Valley was hiked by the Assam tea industry. As per the meeting between Consultative Committee of Planters’ Association (CCPA) and Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS), an agreement was reached stating that the workers will get a raise of Rs. 8 per day for the first 15 months from January 1, 2010 and a rise of Rs. 5 from April 1, 2011 to September 30, 2013. Concerns regarding the increasing trend of absenteeism of workers were also discussed in the meeting.
Source: www.business-standard.com, February 8, 2010. “Daily wage of tea garden workers hiked in Brahmaputra Valley”
Audit fees must rise, says CAG
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), the apex audit body of the country, has called for a hike in the fees of statutory auditors of all government companies. The fee is proposed to be raised due to rise in the cost of audit due to inflation. The statutory audit conducted for PSUs by CAG is carried out with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). So, the rise in audit fees will attract more domestic CA firms, also enhancing the quality of audit work done in PSUs.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 8, 2010. “CAG calls for hike in statutory auditor fees”AP govt. employees to get health insurance
Andhra Pradesh Arogyasri Minister P. Satyanarayana said that government is planning to hold discussions with employees’ service organizations for finalizing the health insurance scheme for government employees. For this, government is likely to contribute Rs. 170 crore annually for medical reimbursement of employees, while for the balance amount, employees will also have to contribute monthly towards the scheme. The government is also holding talks with insurance companies for the scheme, which will be cashless and will reimburse the expenses on treatment given to employees.
Source: www.hindu.com, February 6, 2010. “Health insurance for government staff soon”Strike called off after ICAI management agrees for a 20% pay hike
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) employees, who were on strike for two days, have called off the agitation as the management has agreed to their demand of salary rise. ICAI Employees’ Association Secretary Deepak Kishore said that management has given them 20 percent hike in January’s gross salary and has credited that amount in their salary accounts. ICAI has also assured the employees that the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations will be implemented within 45 days.
Source: www.business-standard.com, February 5, 2010. “ICAI employees call off strike after 20% pay hike”Gujarat cops among the least paid police personnel in India
Due to the adoption of state policy instead of the central govt pay scale for paying police personnel, Gujarat cops come last on the basis of take-home salary every month. On one hand, police constables from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana get a monthly average salary of Rs 13,000 to 15,000, whereas Gujarat cops earn an average salary of Rs.8000. Adding up to that, constables in Gujarat get lesser leaves and holidays compared to other states. However, Pramod Kumar, additional director general of Gujarat police said that salaries of police personnel have been recently revised as per the Sixth Pay Commission.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, February 5, 2010. “'Gujarat police one of the least paid in country'”Assam govt revises pay structure of all state employees
The government of Assam has issued the Revision of Pay (ROP) rules for all the employees and pensioners of the state government. This revision in salary is in effect from April 1, 2009 and will be deposited in the bank accounts of employees in one installment. As a consequence of the stated ROP, the interim relief of employees will be terminated with effect from February 1, 2010.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, February 4, 2010. “Assam govt issues Revision of Pay Rules”Technology companies high in popularity among engineering and B-school graduates alike
IT firms are gaining popularity among engineering graduates, with companies offering a higher compensation package than last year. This year IBM offered Rs 14-15 lakh to IIT graduates under their ‘Blue Scholar’ programme, which is double compared to last year’s salary package. According to Nandita Gurjar, senior VP HR at Infosys, even the conversion rate of joining among premier B-school graduates has increased to 93%, compared to 63% to 70% in previous years.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 3, 2010. “IT companies hot pick among engineering, B-school graduates”Expat work permit rule may relaxed by India
Agreeing to the demands of the $60-billion IT industry, the Indian government may relax the rules prohibiting foreigners on business visas from working in India. Citing smooth operation of IT industry as a concern, government officials are working on the list of activities where foreign nationals can be employed without work permits for a limited period. Meanwhile, companies have also sought a relaxation in rules that stipulate giving employment visas to just 1% of the total number of workers in a particular project.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 3, 2010. “Indian govt may relax work permit rules for expats”A majority of Indian companies to increase hiring
According to a survey carried out by international recruitment firm Antal, 71% Indian companies are hiring compared to around half in September. In addition to that, companies are also planning to increase their hiring activities by up to 78% in managerial staff over the next three months. This quarterly survey of hiring at managerial and professional levels has been conducted on more than 6,000 firms in 30 countries. The results indicate a strong employment market with IT, FMCG, pharma, manufacturing and auto sectors picking up talent.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, February 3, 2010. “India Inc upbeat: 71% of companies currently hiring”Employees set to get double-digit increments this year
With a strong growth of Indian economy and subsequent recovery, salaries across all Indian companies are likely to see a hefty rise for employees. As companies shower key people with benefits and bonuses, employees are likely to get salary hikes of around 9-18 percent. These hikes in salary may not match the high levels of the year 2007-08 but will be higher than last year’s 8 percent, with an expectation of more, as consumer sentiment lifts up. Almost all the sectors are planning to reward their employees with pay hike and with a rise in bonus and other benefits.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, February 2, 2010. “India Inc plans to reward employees with double-digit increments”
Training companies cash in gains due to shortage of manpower
Due to the acute shortage of manpower affecting India Inc, especially in Tier II and III cities, the business of recruiting companies has been on a boom lately. Indian companies now prefer to outsource employee training, giving a huge opportunity to these staffing companies. In view of this, companies like Total Solutions Incorporated (TSI) and i360 staffing and training solutions are looking forward to expanding their operations to non-metro cities in order to fulfill the demand of skilled manpower in the job market.
Source: www.business-standard.com, February 2, 2010. “Training and recruiting companies gain from shortage of skilled manpower”50000 ASHA workers demand minimum monthly salary
The Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) is an organization of community health workers in the World Bank-sponsored National Rural Health Mission in the State of Karnataka. In Bangalore, hundreds of ASHA workers held a convention for Worker’s Association and have demanded a monthly minimum wage and other facilities at every primary health centre including travel allowance, mobile phone and medical kit. Nearly 50000 ASHA women workers across the state gathered to demand for the minimum salary of Rs. 1000 a month.
Source: www.hindu.com, February 2, 2010. “ASHA workers demand minimum monthly wage”
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