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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a significant hike in the salaries of Anganwadi and Asha workers, effective from April onwards. This move, increasing the monthly remuneration from ₹8,250 to ₹9,000, with a ₹750 raise, was disclosed amidst Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inauguration of various projects in Kolkata, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Additionally, Banerjee declared a ₹500 monthly increment in the salaries of Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) workers, raising it from ₹6,000 to ₹6,500.
Mamata Banerjee said the Asha and Anganwadi workers are “our pride”.“The Asha and Anganwadi workers are our pride as they work very hard. They support us in all the bad times. I wish they do well in life. Maa Maati Maanush government shall always be with the people.”
The Bengal CM also made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “Despite the financial constraints imposed on us, we are determined to spare no efforts in ensuring that our people lead happy and prosperous lives!”
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