New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Coverage under the Employees'Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme is mandatory for employees in EPFO-registered establishments drawing wages up to Rs 15,000 per month and applies only to the organised sector, said Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in response to a question in Lok Sabha.

The Minister clarified that Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) function as community health volunteers and receive fixed monthly incentives for routine activities, along with performance-based incentives under National Health Programmes. Several States and Union Territories also provide additional State-specific incentives.

Social Security Coverage for ASHAs

Dr. Mandaviya stated that ASHAs have been enrolled in...