Archive · 20 Jul 2026
BMC Announces ₹12,000 Honorarium for ASHA Workers
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to pay an extra ₹12,000 per month to ASHA workers who take on additional duties as Assistant Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for the electoral roll revision program.
This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Additional Municipal Commissioner Prajakta Verma.
The extra pay is to acknowledge the added work while ensuring that their regular healthcare tasks are not neglected.
ASHA workers aged 55 and above, or those with serious health issues, are exempt from these extra duties.
The BMC also promised flexible working hours to make the job easier.
The honorarium is on top of their usual pay and will last as long as the electoral assignment does.
BMC to pay ₹12,000 additional honorarium to ASHA workers for Assistant BLO duties.
Decision made at a meeting chaired by Additional Municipal Commissioner Prajakta Verma on July 16.
ASHA workers will only handle Assistant BLO duties within their health center jurisdictions.
Exemptions for ASHA workers aged 55+ and those with serious illnesses.
Flexible working hours assured for ASHA workers taking on Assistant BLO duties.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and ASHA Workers
- What
- Decision to pay additional ₹12,000 honorarium to ASHA Workers for Assistant BLO duties
- When
- Decision made on July 16
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To recognize extra responsibility and ensure primary healthcare duties continue uninterrupted
ASHA Workers
BMC Administration
Workload and Compensation
ASHA Workers
ASHA workers appreciate the additional honorarium but may have concerns about increased workload and ensuring their primary healthcare duties are not compromised.
BMC Administration
The BMC believes the additional honorarium adequately compensates for the extra responsibilities and ensures flexibility in working hours.
- Organization
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Additional Honorarium
- ₹12,000 per month
- Duties
- Assistant Booth Level Officer (Assistant BLO)
- Meeting Date
- July 16
- Exemptions
- Women Health Volunteers aged 55+ and those with serious illnesses
- Primary Healthcare
- Routine services will not be affected