The Government of India launched National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) to address the health needs of rural population, especially the vulnerable sections of society. The Sub-centre is the most peripheral level of contact with the community under the public health infrastructure.
One of the key strategies under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) is having a community health worker - Accredited Social Health Activist for every village with a population of 1000.ASHA is a health activist in the community who creates awareness on health and its social determinants and mobilize the community towards local health planning and increased utilization and accountability of the existing health services. She is a promoter of good health practices. She provides a minimum package of curative care as appropriate and feasible for that level and make timely referrals.
Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) are engaged in organizing supplementary nutrition programmes and other supportive activities.
Source: http://www.mohfw.nic.in/eag/accredited_social_health_activis.htm
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