SAMARTH PROJECT- “EMPOWERING ASHA’S”
Samarth – Empowering ASHA
Launched in November 2019, the Samarth – Empowering ASHA program is an initiative implemented in collaboration with the National Health Mission and supported by Manos Unidas, Spain. The program aims to strengthen the role of ASHA workers by enhancing their knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills. Its core objective is to ensure improved community health and better access to developmental services by reducing existing gaps and strengthening health facilities through empowered and well-trained ASHA workers.
Overview of Samarth Program
Launched in November 2019 in collaboration with the National Health Mission, Samarth – “Empowering ASHA” aims to strengthen the role of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers by enhancing their skills and capacity. The program focuses on bridging community health gaps and improving access to developmental services by empowering ASHAs—trained female community health workers selected from and accountable to their own communities. Recognizing challenges such as low educational levels and limited communication skills among ASHAs, the Samarth initiative provides targeted training and support to improve their effectiveness. Following the successful implementation of two phases.
