Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Chhattisgarh NHM Workers Strike Over Pay, Job Security
A large group of healthcare workers in Chhattisgarh, India, who work on contract for the government, have been on strike.
They want to become full-time employees, get paid more, and have better working conditions.
The government has addressed some of their concerns.
However, the workers are still striking.
The government has terminated 25 employees, and the rest are still protesting until their demands are met.
The strike has increased the workload for the regular health staff.
Over 14,000 NHM workers in Chhattisgarh are on strike.
25 employees were terminated for not returning to work.
The strike is in its 19th day.
Workers demand regularisation, grade pay, and better benefits.
Government has addressed some demands and formed a committee to examine others.
- Who
- National Health Mission (NHM) workers and Chhattisgarh government
- What
- NHM workers are striking to demand regularisation of services, grade pay, and improved benefits
- When
- Strike ongoing for 19 days; terminations occurred
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- Workers demand regularization, better pay and working conditions.
NHM Employees' Stance
Government's Stance
Demands
NHM Employees' Stance
Workers demand regularisation, grade pay and improved benefits including increments and insurance.
Government's Stance
Government has addressed some demands, such as paid leave and salary increase.
Negotiation
NHM Employees' Stance
NHM workers seek dialogue for their demands.
Government's Stance
Government has formed a committee to address some of the worker's demands.
- Employees on Strike
- Over 14,000
- Key Demand
- Regularization and Grade Pay
- Employees Terminated
- 25
- Strike Duration
- 19 days
- Government Response
- Addressed some demands; formed committee
- Services Affected
- Increased workload for regular staff
