Over the post-independence years India has launched several health programs. In this article we highlight a few such programs that have improved or have the potential to improve the health of India’s populace. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare “Health is a State subject and the Government of India has always tried to work in partnership with States to meet people’s needs” wrote Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad Minister Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in a 5 year progress update of the NRHM. NRHM was launched in 2005 to provide accessible health services in rural