To address the shortage of Specialist Doctors across the state, the Government of Uttar Pradesh initiated the Reverse Bidding Model to improve the density of specialists statewide. This transparent recruitment model attracts specialists to underserved areas by allowing them to bid for monthly pay, capped at ₹ five lakhs. Specialists could select preferred districts and participate in a reverse auction.
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The Uttar Pradesh Health Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, launched Navjat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (NSSK) to reduce neonatal mortality from birth asphyxia by training Staff Nurses and ANMs. The evaluation revealed gaps like inconsistent knowledge transfer and limited practical exposure. The program was revised to integrate adult learning principles, hands-on training, and better facilitator-to-participant ratios, ensuring uniform skill acquisition and improved newborn care.
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Launched in 2008, the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s SBA training aimed to enhance maternal and neonatal care by training nurses and ANMs in delivery management. However, challenges like slow rollout and inconsistent quality persisted, which led to the conceptualisation of the Cluster Model, which improved training speed and quality through decentralised sites, local trainers, and mini-skill labs.
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The Uttar Pradesh Health Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, launched the Regional Resource Training Center (RRTC) initiative to tackle maternal and neonatal complications. Designed to enhance doctors’ skills at First Referral Units (FRUs), the program focuses on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC), strengthening the state’s healthcare system and improving emergency care for mothers and newborns.
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Government of Uttar Pradesh identified a need for structured induction training for newly recruited ANMs in new health sub-centres. In the financial year 2022-23, the Health Department developed a standardised training package to strengthen ANMs’ capacity, improving service delivery and accessibility of RMNCH+A, nutrition, and NCD services, ensuring better healthcare quality across the state.
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