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Table 4 Obliteration of caste differences within FHC document

From: Understanding Dalit equity: a critical analysis of primary health care policy discourse of Kerala in the context of ‘Aardram’ mission

“The responsibility for arranging the ward level services rest with WHSNC, ASHA, Kudumbasree Health Volunteer, Anganwadi worker, SC/ST promoter and Arogyasena” (FHC document, page 10)

“The role of community health volunteers, SC/ST promoters, ASHA, Anganwadi worker, Field staff in health services, Staff nurses and Medical Officers in delivering health services should be clearly delineated and the responsibility of each charted out.” (FHC document, page 62)

“Colonies, slums, areas inhibited by SC/ST/migrant workers” (FHC document, page 131)

“As institutions delivering health care services for the local self- government (LSG) bodies, the FHCs have its tasks cut out. Implementation of the Comprehensive Primary Health Care program of LSGs is one such task, which will see the FHCs working in close coordination with various social sectors including Social Justice, Education, Agriculture, Water supply, SC/ST development” (FHC document, page 136)