<h1>Kerala and Centre Clash Over ASHA Worker Funding; Allegations of Delayed Payments and Insufficient Health Scheme Support</h1> The Centre and Kerala government are in conflict over funding for ASHA workers' incentives. Kerala's Finance Minister accused the Centre of delaying Rs 100 crore in payments and called for increased honoraria for health workers. The State Health Minister's office claimed the Centre failed to provide Rs 636.88 crore for health schemes in 2023-24, with only Rs 189.15 crore allocated for infrastructure. Union Minister George Kurian denied these claims, suggesting the Centre provided more funds than stated. This dispute arises as ASHA workers in Kerala protest for higher honoraria and retirement benefits.