Assam Cabinet Hikes ASHA Workers’ Honorarium to ₹4,000

The Assam Cabinet has approved a significant increase in the monthly honorarium for ASHA workers and supervisors, effective October 1, 2025. ASHA workers will now receive ₹4,000, while supervisors will get ₹10,200.

NHM Assam Enforces 60-Year Retirement for 1,200 Contractual Staff

The National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, has enforced a 60-year retirement age for its contractual employees, leading to the immediate exit of around 1,200 staff members. This decision aligns with a 2021 Cabinet ruling by the state government.

Assam Budget 2026-27: 33,000 Healthcare Jobs, AI & Foreign Language Training Announced

The Assam Government’s Budget for 2026-27, presented on July 10, 2026, includes plans to recruit 33,000 healthcare personnel and launch skill development initiatives in AI, VFX, and foreign languages.