National Rural Health Mission was launched in 2005
- Background:
The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in 2005 by the Government of India, with the aim of providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to rural populations across the country. It was a flagship program under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Objectives:
The main objectives of NRHM were to reduce infant mortality and maternal mortality rates, increase access to healthcare services in rural areas, improve the quality of healthcare facilities, and strengthen public health systems.
- Key Components:
The NRHM focused on various components such as strengthening healthcare infrastructure, training healthcare workers, promoting community participation, ensuring effective implementation of health programs, and improving healthcare delivery systems.
- Achievements:
Over the years, NRHM made significant strides in improving healthcare indicators in rural areas. It led to an increase in institutional deliveries, reduction in infant mortality rates, and better access to healthcare services for marginalized communities.
- Subsequent Programs:
NRHM was later subsumed under the National Health Mission (NHM) in 2013, which aimed to continue the work of NRHM while expanding its scope to cover urban areas as well. NHM continues to focus on strengthening healthcare systems and improving health outcomes across the country.