The ASHA conundrum: Navigating the legal labyrinth to secure social security benefits
By: Modi, Gunjan
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BookPublisher: Economic & Political Weekly Description: 60(26,27), Jun-Jul, 28-05, 2025: p.20-22.Summary: Despite their indispensable contributions, ASHA workers have been denied adequate social security benefits and fair remuneration due to their classification as “volunteers” rather than “employees.” This article critically examines the justifiability of this categorisation and its adverse implications on ASHA workers’ rights. It analyses the recent Mani Ben Maganbhai Bhariya v District Development Officer case. - Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/26-27/commentary/asha-conundrum.html
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Despite their indispensable contributions, ASHA workers have been denied adequate social security benefits and fair remuneration due to their classification as “volunteers” rather than “employees.” This article critically examines the justifiability of this categorisation and its adverse implications on ASHA workers’ rights. It analyses the recent Mani Ben Maganbhai Bhariya v District Development Officer case. - Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/26-27/commentary/asha-conundrum.html
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