Dasgupta, RajibQadeer, Imrana2005-07-142009-06-012005-07-142009-06-012005-07-14Dasgupta R, Qadeer I. The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM): a critical overview. Indian Journal of Public Health. 2005 Jul-Sep; 49(3): 138-40http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/110040This paper explores the forces that led to the conceptualisation of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) including the role of the Common Minimum Programme and the Structural Adjustment Programme. The paper analyses the key components of the NRHM in terms of the theoretical frameworks of decentralisation, integration of programmes, primary health care, community health workers and standards.engHumansIndiaNational Health Programs --organization & administrationPublic Health AdministrationRural Health Services --organization & administrationJournal Article