Correct option is C
- ASHA stands for Accredited Social Health Activist.
- It was instituted in 2005 by the Government of India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as part of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
- The role of an ASHA is to act as a bridge between the rural community and the healthcare system, providing health education, promoting maternal and child health, and helping communities access healthcare services.
- ASHAs are community health workers who play a crucial role in improving health outcomes in rural areas.