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National Health Mission (NHM)
National health program aimed at strengthening public health systems across rural and urban areas, providing maternal and child healthcare, and addressing communicable diseases.
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₹0 — completely free
Services under NHM, including primary care diagnostics, drugs, and ambulance transfers, are 100% free.
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Highlights and Media
Key Highlights
ASHA Support Network
Community health volunteers link households to primary clinics, facilitating health checks.
Free Drugs & Diagnostics
Initiatives to provide essential medicines and medical tests for free to reduce out-of-pocket expenses.
Free Ambulances
24/7 dial-to-reach medical transport network (108/102) linking emergency cases to hospitals.
NHM Programmatic Focus Area Split
Ratios of resources and budget targets allocated under the mission
Who is eligible
- Open to all individuals, particularly in rural and underserved areas
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 1 January 2020
Who is not eligible
- NHM serves rural artisans and communities to improve health parameters.
How to apply
Visit local public health center
Visit the nearest Sub-Centre, Primary Health Centre (PHC), or Community Health Centre (CHC).
Typical duration · 1 day
Register with ASHA worker or desk
ASHA worker facilitates health card registration, ANC checkups, or emergency transport.
Typical duration · 1 day
Avail health services
Receive free consultations, diagnostics, immunizations, and referral services.
Typical duration · 1 day
Sources
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare — National Health Mission PortalMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
The National Health Mission (NHM) is a flagship program of the Government of India, administered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It subsumes the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). The mission focuses on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, improving access to quality services, and deploying community volunteers like ASHAs to bridge healthcare gaps.