Right Body s Notice To Centre, States On ASHA Workers Poor Working Condition Right Body s Notice To Centre, States On ASHA Workers Poor Working Condition The NHRC has taken cognisance of a complaint that the ASHA workers are not getting their dues and safety equipment despite being working on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic, a statement said.
NHRC asked the centre, states to submit their reports on the issues raised within six weeks.
New Delhi:
The NHRC has issued notices to the the centre and the states over allegations of poor working conditions of ASHA workers in the rural areas across the country, the rights panel said on Monday.
May 25, 2021 00:16 IST
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NHRC seeks report from Centre, States on poor working conditions of ASHA workers ANI | Updated: May 24, 2021 20:46 IST
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The National Human rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday has sought reports from the central government and the States on allegations of poor working conditions of ASHA workers in the rural areas across the country.
NHRC on Monday took cognizance of a complaint that the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers are not getting their dues and safety equipment despite working on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic in the rural areas across the country.
Accordingly, it has issued notices to the Secretary, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the chief secretaries of the States to submit their reports on the issues raised in the complaint within six weeks.
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