Hyderabad, Sept. 1 -- Several ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers staged a protest in front of the office of the commissioner of the medical and health department at Koti, Hyderabad, on Monday, September 1, demanding fixed monthly salaries.

ASHA workers across the state have been holding protests for a year now, demanding a fixed salary of Rs 18,000.

The protestors threatened to deter the state and central government-sponsored healthcare initiatives in Telangana.

"The state government is slashing incentives under the pretext that we are not meeting targets. The health department is adopting a policy of dismissing ASHA workers in case of missed targets. The government must fix a salary of Rs 18,000," said Centre for Indian...