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National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण स्वास्थ्य मिशन

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

iAbout This Scheme

Launched by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 12 April 2005, NRHM was the landmark health systems strengthening programme that transformed rural primary healthcare in India. It introduced the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) programme, strengthened PHCs and CHCs, introduced Rogi Kalyan Samitis, and dramatically expanded institutional delivery through Janani Suraksha Yojana. NRHM was merged with the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) to form the National Health Mission (NHM) in May 2013.

🎁Key Benefits

ASHA programme — one female health worker per 1,000 rural population
Strengthening of sub-centres, PHCs, and CHCs
Free essential medicines at public health facilities
Janani Suraksha Yojana for institutional delivery
Rogi Kalyan Samitis for hospital management

✅Eligibility Criteria

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Scheme merged into NHM 2013 — historical archive of original NRHM

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📝How to Apply

Historical Scheme — No Active Application

This scheme has been discontinued. It has been superseded by newer programmes. Visit the successor scheme page or contact your district collector for current alternatives.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is covered under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?

PM-JAY covers hospitalisation costs up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care. It covers 1,929+ medical procedures including surgeries, day care, and medicines during hospitalisation.

How to check eligibility for Ayushman Bharat?

Visit pmjay.gov.in or call 14555. Enter your mobile number and OTP, or search by Ration Card/SECC data. Your name must be in the SECC 2011 database or state beneficiary list.

Can I use Ayushman Bharat at private hospitals?

Yes, Ayushman Bharat is accepted at empanelled government and private hospitals across India. You can find empanelled hospitals at hospitals.pmjay.gov.in.

Is there any premium to be paid for health schemes?

For PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat), there is no premium for eligible beneficiaries — it is fully funded by Central and State governments. PMJJBY and PMSBY are voluntary schemes with annual premiums of ₹436 and ₹20 respectively.

Required Documents

This is a historical/discontinued scheme — no active application required
For research reference: consult Planning Commission archives or National Archives of India
Scheme records available at archive.india.gov.in

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

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