Barolyahir (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 11 : Poor women and children in rural regions of India are availing many benefits from Asha, a scheme launched by the Government of India under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
The scheme aims at spreading awareness about mother-child health. Hundreds of families of Barolyahir have gained from the services rendered by the Asha.
Under this scheme, a pregnant woman is paid Rs. 1,400, so that she can afford healthy diet and also meet other expenses.