This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Health programmes in India, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Asha scheme is associated with 
Select and explain. 
A. ICDS, B. Rural health mission, C. 20 points programme, D. Minimum needs programme
B: Rural health mission
Answer: B: Rural health mission 
Explanation: Creation of a cadre of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) is associated with National rural health mission. Ref: PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition pg 449