Incentives

The government in Assam announced monetary incentives for the frontline workers who have been conducting the vaccination drive. According to Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa, the govt decided to give Rs 1,500 per month, as monetary incentive, to each Auxiliary Nurse Midwife, along with their monthly salary till the vaccination is completed. The state has administered 3.87 crore vaccine doses, with 1.62 crore fully vaccinated people.