• The government proposed support in the following manner:

1. Monthly Incentive: ₹2000 for routine activities.

2. Performance-Based Incentives: Additional incentives for various National Health Programmes.

3. Team-Based Incentives: Up to ₹1000 per month after the launch of Ayushman Arogya Mandir.

4. Non-monetary Incentives: Uniforms, identity cards, cycles, mobile phones, CUG SIMs, diaries, drug kits, and restrooms.

5. Cash Award: ₹20,000 and a citation for ASHAs serving at least 10 years.

6. Social Security Schemes: Coverage under PMJJBY(Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Beema Yojana), PMSBY(Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Beema Yojana), and PM-SYM(Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan Dhan)

7. Healthcare Coverage: ₹5 lakhs annual coverage under AB-PMJAY.

• This decision recognized the remarkable role of ASHAs in our health system and aims to strengthen their capacity further. 

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