OUR STRUGGLE, OUR ACHIEVEMENT — TRANSFER, ESI & PF BENEFITS FOR ALL NHM STAFF: Mamit Gaikwad

Bengaluru, Karnataka | 28 October 2026

The CHO Union has achieved a significant milestone in its continuous struggle for the rights and welfare of Community Health Officers (CHOs) and all National Health Mission (NHM) employees across Karnataka.

During the meeting held on 7 October 2026, the Hon’ble Health Minister agreed to the demands concerning transfer facilities and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) and Provident Fund (PF) benefits for NHM employees, including those drawing a monthly salary of ₹25,000.

OUR STRUGGLE, BENEFITS FOR ALL!

The CHO Union has consistently raised its voice against injustice and fought for the legitimate rights of contractual employees. Our collective struggle is aimed not only at securing benefits for CHOs but also at ensuring that the benefits achieved through our efforts extend to all eligible NHM employees.

This development reinforces our belief that unity, determination and continuous struggle can bring meaningful change to employees’ lives.

We thank everyone who supported the movement and contributed to strengthening the collective voice of NHM employees.

REGULARISATION OF ALL NHM EMPLOYEES

The struggle for the rights and welfare of NHM employees must continue, with regularisation remaining one of the most important demands of contractual employees across Karnataka.

The Maharashtra Government’s decision regarding the regularisation of NHM employees after 10 years of service has created hope among contractual employees throughout the country.

If NHM employees unite and collectively fight for regularisation through democratic and lawful means, we can strengthen our demand and urge the Karnataka Government to take a similar decision.

The CHO Union calls upon all NHM employees to stand together beyond cadre and district boundaries. Our collective demands include regularisation, job security, social security and equal treatment.

OUR DEMANDS