Press Release
Yadgir|28.01.2026
Community Health Officers (CHOs) working on a contractual basis in Yadgir district have expressed serious concern and strong dissatisfaction over the continuous delay in payment of salaries, incentives, and other allowances, along with several long-pending dues.
In this regard, a Strike and Padayatra Notice was submitted to the District Health and Family Welfare Officer on 13-01-2026, in accordance with Section 22 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. As per the notice, a padayatra and peaceful strike were scheduled on 28-01-2026.
However, with the intention of resolving the issues amicably through dialogue and to provide one final opportunity to the administration, the CHO Association has decided to temporarily postpone the strike and padayatra from 28-01-2026 to 29-01-2026.
If no positive action or clear assurance is received within the postponed period, the CHOs will proceed on 29-01-2026 with:
a Padayatra from Subhash Chandra Bose Circle to the Office of the District Health Officer, followed by
a Peaceful strike / dharna in front of the District Health and Family Welfare Office
DEMANDS
1. Immediate resolution of continuous delays in salary payments and assurance of timely monthly disbursement.
2. Payment of complete incentives for four months of the year 2024–25, including reimbursement of ₹2,100 per month deducted without justification for five months, and clearance of all remaining pending incentive amounts.
3. Immediate release of pending incentives for the year 2025.
4. Payment of all pending arrears, bonus, TA bills, and internet reimbursement bills without further delay.
5. Clearance of Group-D funds pending for the last 16 months, with longer pending periods in certain AAKs.
6. Immediate release of Health Mela funds for the year 2024–25.
7. Immediate disciplinary and legal action against officials who are harassing Community Health Officers for raising their voice against corruption and irregularities.
The association has clarified that the proposed protest will be entirely peaceful and lawful, with no intention to disrupt public services, public property, or public interest.
The Community Health Officers have urged the Health Department and District Administration to intervene without delay and resolve these legitimate grievances in a just and transparent manner.
— Press Release
Community Health Officers Association
Yadgir District