National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
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Summary
Major health sector initiative to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to rural populations. Introduced ASHA workers, strengthened sub-centres and PHCs, and focused on maternal and child health. Later subsumed into National Health Mission.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record (Curated)
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
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA ICongress-led UPA
LeftCentreRight