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Telangana Government Announces Paid Maternity Leave To Asha Workers

The decision was taken at a review meeting on ASHA and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs)

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Telangana's health minister T. Harish Rao on Monday announced paid maternity leaves for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) employees in recognition of their role in providing top-notch healthcare services to the population in the state.

Rao has asked senior health officials to conduct a study on the implementation of maternity leave with pay for ASHAs and ANMs, following which a detailed report will be submitted so that the benefit can be passed on to these front-line workers.

 


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