Archive · 26 Jul 2025
West Bengal Health Officers Demand Fair Wages, Address Contract Concerns
Some health workers in West Bengal, called Community Health Officers, are unhappy.
They feel they are not being paid fairly compared to the rules and what others get.
Many are hired temporarily, missing out on benefits.
According to the rules, they should get a certain amount of money each month, but in West Bengal, they get less.
They are paid much less than the minimum set by the government, and much less than in other nearby places.
The workers want to get paid fairly.
Community Health Officers in West Bengal are expressing discontent over unfavorable employment conditions and wage disparities.
Approximately 32% of the 11,053 officers are employed on a contractual basis.
Contractual officers in West Bengal receive a consolidated monthly payment of Rs 19,870 and a monthly incentive of Rs 5,000.
According to NHM guidelines, contractual officers should receive a minimum of Rs 27,500 plus Rs 15,000 in incentives.
An official from the All India Association of Community Health Officer (AIACHO) pointed out pay disparity, citing higher pay in Odisha.
- Who
- Community Health Officers (CHOs) and the All India Association of Community Health Officer (AIACHO).
- What
- Discontent over unfavorable employment conditions and wage disparity among Community Health Officers.
- When
- No specific date mentioned, but current conditions are being discussed.
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- Discontent due to unfavorable employment conditions and wage disparities, especially regarding contractual employment and pay compared to NHM guidelines and other states.
Community Health Officers
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Wage Disparity
Community Health Officers
The current pay and benefits are insufficient and do not meet the standards set by the National Health Mission (NHM) guidelines.
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The articles don't include any opposing view. Therefore, this is not applicable.
- Total CHOs in West Bengal
- 11,053
- CHOs on Contract
- 3,550
- West Bengal Contractual CHO Pay
- Rs 24,870 per month
- NHM Recommended Minimum Pay
- Rs 42,500 per month
- Odisha Contractual CHO Pay (approx.)
- Rs 55,000 per month