Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 24: A total of 1720 ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) of NHM J&K appeared in NIOS Theory Examination for Certification by National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), which was conducted at all India level today.
The theory examination was conducted by NIOS in all the districts of J&K following the COVID-19 protocol in the designated centres. While 87 ASHAs appeared out of 87 trained in Jammu district, 116 appeared out of 118 trained in Doda, 120 appeared out of 120 trained in Kathua, 80 appeared out of 80 trained in Kishtwar, 116 appeared out of 116 trained in Poonch, 175 appeared out of 189 trained in Rajouri, 86 appeared out of 88 trained in Ramban and 59 appeared out of 60 trained in Reasi.
Further, 17 appeared out of 17 trained in Udhampur, 120 appeared out of 120 trained in Anantnag, 96 appeared out of 103 trained in Bandipora, 109 appeared out of 115 trained in Baramulla, 116 appeared out of 120 trained in Budgam, 120 appeared out of 120 trained in Kulgam, 116 appeared out of 120 trained in Kupwara, 117 appeared out of 121 trained in Pulwama and 69 ASHAs appeared in Shopian.
Despite various challenges, 22% of non-certified ASHAs in J&K appeared in the All India level NIOS examination today. Till date, 41% ASHAs of J&K have been certified by NIOS, which is proportionately the highest in the country.
MD NHM J&K Yasin Choudhary, while giving details, informed that the certification of ASHAs has been envisaged to provide a legal and administrative framework within which the ASHA would be eligible and responsible for providing community level care for a range of illnesses. This would enhance the competency and professional credibility of ASHAs, he added.
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