Kerala Government Announces Free Bus Travel for Women and ASHA Worker Wage Hike
Kerala's UDF government introduces welfare measures after its first Cabinet meeting.
Source: HT India NewsThe newly formed UDF government in Kerala, led by CM Satheesan, has announced significant welfare initiatives. These include free travel for women on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses and a 3,000 hike in wages for ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers. Additionally, the government plans to establish a dedicated department for the elderly. These decisions were made during the first Cabinet meeting, aiming to provide social and economic benefits to women, healthcare workers, and senior citizens in the state.
- Women will receive free travel on all Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses.
- ASHA workers will see a wage increase of 3,000 per month.
- A new, dedicated government department will be established to cater to the needs of the elderly population.
- These decisions were among the first taken by the UDF government in Kerala after its initial Cabinet meeting.
- The initiatives aim to enhance social welfare and support for specific vulnerable groups within the state.
Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are community health workers instituted by the Government of India's National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). They act as a bridge between the community and the public health system, providing basic healthcare information and services, especially to women and children in rural areas.
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is a state-owned public transport bus service in the Indian state of Kerala. It was established in 1965 and provides affordable bus services connecting various parts of the state and to neighboring states.
The United Democratic Front (UDF) is an alliance of political parties in Kerala, India. It is primarily led by the Indian National Congress and has been one of the two major political fronts in the state, often alternating in power with the Left Democratic Front (LDF).
Questions on state government welfare schemes, particularly those related to women's empowerment, public transport, and healthcare workers, are common in state PSC exams and sometimes in national exams.
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