The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched an Integrated Training for Primary Healthcare Teams initiative aimed at strengthening frontline healthcare delivery through a unified and competency-based training framework.
The initiative was launched by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda during the 10th National Summit on “Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future”.
According to the ministry, the programme seeks to streamline multiple existing training modules into a single structured framework for frontline healthcare workers. The training model is intended to improve the skills and preparedness of healthcare providers engaged in primary healthcare services across the country.
The initiative is linked to the government’s Comprehensive Primary Healthcare approach under the Ayushman Bharat programme, which includes the functioning of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs as centres for preventive, promotive, and curative healthcare services.
The ministry stated that the integrated training framework will support healthcare teams in areas such as prevention, early detection, treatment, follow-up care, and community outreach. Digital platforms including iGOT Karmayogi will also be used for continuous learning and training support.
The programme covers frontline healthcare workers including Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and Community Health Officers (CHOs), who together form a large part of the primary healthcare workforce.
Officials said the initiative is aimed at improving last-mile healthcare delivery, strengthening workforce capacity, and supporting broader public health goals through a more coordinated training system.