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J&K Guv grants ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to kin of ASHAs

Jammu, Dec 17 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday handed over cheques of ex-gratia relief of Rs five lakhs each to the kin of three deceased Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHAs) who were working under National Health Mission here at the Raj Bhavan.
Pursuant to the approval of social security benefit to ASHAs working under National Health Mission, from Ministry- of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India, the ex gratia was provided to the legal heirs of the deceased ASHAs- Rajkumari, Block KotBhalwal, Jammu; Ashiya Bano, Block Khag, Budgam and Nazneena, Block Verinag, Anantnag, who had unfortunately expired in the month of November, 2018.
The Governor lauded the role being played by the ASHA workers in delivering health care at grass root level and contributing in the decrease of vital indicators like Infant Mortality Ratio, Total Fertility Rate etc and in providing Home Based New Born Care (HBNC) in the villages.
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