On 13 September, a blue trail of over 2,000 ASHA workers in their uniforms was seen for about 2 kilometres: from the Palghar Railway Station to the district collector's office. ASHA workers, who went on strike from 8 to 17 September across Palghar district, marched for a raise: demanding Rs 8,500 for themselves and Rs 18,000 for ASHA supervisors (block facilitators); they earn Rs 1,500 and Rs 8,700 respectively.

Their struggles remain unknown. Here's why they need to be heard.

The article has been written under the Public Health Fellowship granted by Thakur Family Foundation