Another major issue is casteism and untouchability in my area," said Matilda.She added, "Some people were maintaining a distance from me while visiting door-to-door for surveys or any field work. I visit several houses for providing medicines, conducting surveys, antenatal/postnatal check-ups, sanitisation, administering polio and other vaccines. We request the government to provide us a minimum wage for Asha workers like me. We have been demanding the government for a better pay, but nothing has materialised yet,” said Matilda.She also does tailor work to make her ends meet. Her husband is a farmer, whose annual income is very low.

Source: Forbes November 28, 2021 10:35 UTC