The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Assam and NITI Aayog launched SATH Program.
- SATH is an acronym of Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital.
- It is a joint venture of Government of Assam and NITI Aayog.
- It aims to offer structured support to Assam in identifying key health priorities and implement the solutions towards transforming the health and improving the well-being of people of Assam.
- There will b a focus on improving infrastructure and strengthening human resources to achieve our health objectives.
About SATH
- The SATH program incorporates the philosophy of co-operative federalism.
- NITI Aayog selected the three states Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka through a three-stage challenge-process – expression of interest, presentations by the states and assessment of commitment to health sector reforms.
- The three states were chosen based on objective assessment criteria affecting the potential for impact and likelihood of success.
- A consortium of reputed technical consultants are closely working with NITI Aayog and the states to conceptualize the initiatives and provide support in the implementation process.
