- Big hike in incentives for ASHA and Mamta workers in Bihar to Rs 3,000 monthly and Rs 600 per delivery respectively.
- Free Power Scheme launched, offering 125 free electricity units each month to over 1.67 crore households starting August 2025.
- Improved support expected to help rural healthcare and raise living standards in Bihar’s rural communities.
Bihar has brought in major changes with the ASHA Worker Incentive Scheme, Mamta Worker Incentive Scheme, and Free Power Scheme to support frontline healthcare workers and provide electricity relief to families. These schemes are making a positive difference by backing rural healthcare workers and helping households save on electricity costs.
New Incentives for ASHA and Mamta Workers in Bihar
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a large increase in monthly incentives for ASHA workers, raising the amount from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000. Mamta workers also got a raise in their per-delivery incentive, now doubled to Rs 600 from Rs 300. This change shows the Bihar government’s appreciation for the hard work of these healthcare professionals.
How the Incentive Raises Help Rural Healthcare
The higher payments are expected to boost motivation among ASHA and Mamta workers, who play a key role in providing healthcare services in rural areas. With better pay, these workers are encouraged to do their jobs with more dedication, improving healthcare access and results for village communities.
Who Are ASHA and Mamta Workers and Their Role
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) and Mamta workers have important roles in Bihar’s health system. They get these incentives based on their frontline duties, like promoting immunisation, raising awareness on maternal and child health, and helping with healthcare services right at the grassroots level. Their work includes community outreach, health monitoring, and supporting government health programs.
Start of the Free Power Scheme for Homes
From August 1, 2025, Bihar introduced the Free Power Scheme giving domestic customers up to 125 units of free electricity each month. This help will reach over 1.67 crore households across the state, letting families lower their electricity bills significantly.
Who Can Get Free Electricity and How to Use It
Every household using electricity in Bihar qualifies automatically for this scheme. The free electricity units will be added as credits on monthly power bills from August 2025 onwards, so families can easily get this benefit without doing any extra paperwork or formalities.
Expected Benefits for Rural Bihar from the Free Power Scheme
This scheme is expected to have many positive social and economic effects on rural areas. It will let families use electricity more freely for lighting, cooking, and running appliances, making life easier. Also, lower electricity bills can leave families with more money for other important needs, helping boost rural progress.