A large number of Asha workers protested in front of Collectorate office in Visakhapatnam on July 14. The Asha workers are seeking a minimum wage of Rs 15,000 per month. They are also demanding Covid death ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh along with medical leaves and maternity benefits. Asha workers are employed on contract for last-mile delivery of health services and they played a stellar role in battling the Covid waves. However, in most states, Asha workers are poorly compensated. They also remain deprived of leaves and other benefits available to regular workers.