Chhattisgarh: 14,000 NHM Contract Workers Resign After Government Fires 25 Protesters

Quick summary:

• Background of the Strike: Over 14,000 contractual officers and employees of the National Health Mission (NHM) in Chhattisgarh have resigned amid an indefinite strike that started on August 18, demanding regularisation of services and improved working conditions. The agitation followed dismissal notices issued to 25 striking employees by the state government for alleged misconduct.
• Scope & Impact: Key health services under NHM-including immunisation, neonatal care, tuberculosis medicine distribution, physiotherapy, and birth/death certificates-have been disrupted due to the strike.
• Demands Raised by Agitating Employees: A total of 10 demands include regularisation of employment contracts,creation of a public health cadre,grade pay improvements,compassionate appointments for affected families,cashless health insurance benefits worth ₹10 lakh minimum,paid leave policies during exigencies or health issues.
• State Response Timeline:

– On August 13: Executive committee accepted four demands (e.g., salary hikes and paid leave policies), initiated reviews for three demands (e.g., appointment frameworks).
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