Status of the programme

Selection:

The selection of ASHA in Meghalaya has been such that she has been selected from the village itself and accountable to it. At present Meghalaya has 6258 ASHAs in place.

SR.No	Name of the District	No. of ASHA in position
1	East Khasi Hills District	1033
2	West Khasi Hills District	1028
3	Jaintia Hills District	552
4	Ri Bhoi District	534
5	East Garo Hills District	952
6	West Garo Hills District	1617
7	SouthGaro Hills District	542
Total		6258

It has been made sure that at least one ASHA is selected for every village in the presence of all the representative of the village, community members and members from the health system. And it is also ensured that all selected ASHA are trained to work as interface between the community and the public health system.