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schemeArchiveTuesday, 12 April 2005

National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), 2005

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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Comprehensive healthcare initiative to provide accessible, affordable and quality healthcare to rural populations, especially vulnerable groups. Introduced ASHA workers at the village level across India.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedTuesday, 12 April 2005
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSHMinistry of Rural DevelopmentMinistry of Panchayati Raj
Key Stakeholders
PatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & ClinicsRural HouseholdsGram PanchayatsSHGs
Government Context
UPA ICongress-led UPA
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Health125 tracked→Rural Development81 tracked→
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