National Health Mission 2026 — Free Health Services + Free Medicines + NHM ASHAs | nhm.gov.in

What is National Health Mission?

National Health Mission (NHM) is India's largest public health programme covering National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). It provides free essential medicines, diagnostics, and health services at government health facilities. Key components: ASHA workers, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), free immunisation, and Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Free medicines + free diagnostics + free delivery services + ASHA support + free immunisation. The scheme was launched in 2005 and is implemented by the Government of India.

Who is Eligible for National Health Mission?

• ✓All residents using government health facilities — no income restriction for basic services
• ✓Priority to BPL, SC/ST, pregnant women, children, elderly
• ✓JSSK: Pregnant women delivering at government hospitals get completely free services
• ✓RBSK: All children 0-18 years in government schools/anganwadis get free screening
• ✓JSY incentive: ₹1,400 (rural) / ₹1,000 (urban) for institutional delivery at government hospital

Documents Required for National Health Mission

How to Apply for National Health Mission Online?

1. 1Visit the official portal at https://nhm.gov.in
2. 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
3. 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
4. 4Fill in the online application form with required details
5. 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
6. 6Review all details and submit the application
7. 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
8. 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority

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