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Dhami announces higher honorariums for Uttarakhand frontline women workers

The honorarium increases for Anganwadi, ASHA and mid-day meal workers from December 1 add to state spending on nutrition and health delivery.

Photo: Nation Press

What happened

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on November 9, 2026 that honorariums will rise for Anganwadi workers, helpers, ASHA workers and Bhojanmatas in Uttarakhand from December 1. Nation Press+1 The announcement was made at an event at the Legislative Assembly complex in Bharadisain, Gairsain, Chamoli district, marking Uttarakhand State Foundation Day. The Economic Times Lakhpati Didi incentive payments will be disbursed in two instalments under the DAY-NRLM framework. Nation Press Villagers injured in human-wildlife conflict will receive additional financial assistance beyond existing compensation. Nation Press The chief minister made 13 announcements at the event. The Economic Times

Around it

The exact revised honorarium amounts and the additional wildlife relief figures have not yet been disclosed. Nation Press The announcement also included a cabinet committee to address the demands of statehood movement activists. The Economic Times

Sources

  1. Nation PressCM Dhami raises honorariums for Anganwadi, ASHA workers from Dec 1
  2. The Economic TimesCM Dhami announces welfare measures on Uttarakhand's foundation day

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