Human resource under national rural health mission (NRHM): With special referene to accredited social health activists (ASHAs) Dr. Desai Pratibha B. Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India Email id: pbd_soc@unishivaji.ac.in Online published on 17 September, 2018. Abstract Background of Study National Rural Health Mission (2005–12) was launched in April 2005 by GOI. Mission, seeks to provide effective healthcare to rural population, especially the vulnerable sections of the society through Inter-sectoral Convergence. ASHAs are important human resource under NRHM and their role very important to build rapport between villagers and health care services to improve the health status. Therefore the present study has made an attempt to study the role and responsibilities of ASHAs and problems they are facing. Methodology This study is conducted in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra State. It is based on primary as well as secondary. ASHAs are working in the every village of Kolhapur city. There are fifty Primary Health Centers and total 2773 ASHAs are working in Kolhapur district. Out of twelve talukas, two talukas were purposefully selected and they were Karveer and Bhudhargad. For the present study, out 2773 of 107 ASHAs were selected by using accidental/convenience sampling technique. Major Findings: Present study shows that these ASHAs are well versed with role and responsibilities concern with child and maternal health. It is essential to provide the potential training to them for efficient work. They are not satisfied with the incentives given them and they are demanding fix pay. Conclusion For more utilisation of public health care facilities by villagers we need to make these ASHAs more resourceful and knowledgeable. Good incentives will be given to them for more utilisation of public health care facilities. Top Keywords Health, Health Status, Human Resource, NRHM and Ashas. Top |