Patna, July 31 -- Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary welcomed the decision of the Nitish Kumar-led government to increase honorarium for ASHA and Mamta workers, saying that it would improve the quality of the health sector in the state.

"This was their long-pending demand. They play a significant role in providing health services in rural sectors. This decision will play a major role in improving the quality of the health sector of the state," Choudhary told reporters here.

Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, Nitish Kumar announced a significant hike in the honorarium for ASHA and Mamta workers in recognition of their contribution to improving rural health services.

ASHA Workers' honorarium was increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs ...