Delhi ASHA Workers to Get ₹6,000 a Month as Honorarium Doubles

"This will provide financial support to Delhi's 6,690 ASHA sisters and further strengthen door-to-door health services," the Chief Minister said.

Catching Problems Early

The newborn screening initiative could have a long-term impact. Under the expanded ANMOL scheme, screening for 56 conditions in newborns is now free, which the CM said makes early identification and treatment possible. Many conditions in newborns are far easier to manage when detected early, and free screening removes cost as a barrier for families.

Organ Donation Gets a Hub

The new SOTTO centre at GB Pant Hospital is meant to improve coordination across the organ donation and transplant process. "Now, there will be better coordination in the entire process of organ donation and transplantation, enabling timely assistance to reach patients in need," Gupta said.

Transparency for Nursing Homes

The Nursing Home Management System Portal aims to make processes related to nursing homes simpler, more transparent and accountable.

Part of a Larger Campaign

The launches are part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a month-long campaign running until October 17, under which the Delhi government is rolling out several initiatives, including the recently launched Delhi Udyog Mitra Portal for business approvals.

The Bottom Line

From doubling pay for frontline health workers to free newborn screening, Delhi's latest health package targets both the people who deliver care and the families who need it most.

With inputs from IANS.