925 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Compendium of Best Practices 2026, published by nhm.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 715 of the 925 pairs (77.3%) are explanatory questions and 210 restate a figure. 97.08% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the purpose of the calls made by Aarogya Samiksha Kendra for high-risk TB patients? | made to monitor adherence and progress, identify side effects, assess outcomes, and provide counselling and support | Aarogya Samiksha Kendra conducts proactive follow-up calls for high-risk TB patients at treatment initiation, 15th day, 2nd month, 4th month, 6th month, and post-treatment follow-up at 3 months. Calls are made to monitor adherence and progress, identify side effects, assess outcomes, and provide counselling and support. Referral and admission protocols ensure timely access to higher-level health facilities through linkages with district health officials. | 205 | definition | 1.000 | Calls are made to monitor adherence and progress, identify side effects, assess outcomes, and provide counselling and support. | 24 | page=24,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the issue with the coordination of different departments in Jammu & Kashmir's public health supply chain? | responsible for different segments of the system, but they were not functioning as an integrated whole | BEST PRACTICES COMPENDIUM - 2026 25 Problem Statement In Jammu & Kashmir, the public health supply chain was fragmented and poorly coordinated across departments. Different departments were responsible for different segments of the system, but they were not functioning as an integrated whole. There was no structured platform for regular joint review of data, planning, or problem-solving among J&K Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) and Directorate of Health Services (DHS) departments. | 190 | definition | 1.000 | Different departments were responsible for different segments of the system, but they were not functioning as an integrated whole. | 27 | page=27,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was a significant result related to programme drugs? | the optimisation of demand forecasting for programme drugs | Corrective action was initiated, and 2,501 AAM-SHCs were mapped into the system. Another significant outcome was the optimisation of demand forecasting for programme drugs. Previously, certain programmatic medicines were being procured both by NHM and DHS, leading to duplication. | 113 | definition | 1.000 | Another significant outcome was the optimisation of demand forecasting for programme drugs. | 28 | page=28,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are procurement decisions based on in the described system? | based on analysis of average monthly consumption data from the DVDMS | BEST PRACTICES COMPENDIUM - 2026 44 defined procedures, including risk identification and control, procurement, quality control, finance, change management, and responsibility and authority matrix. Procurement decisions are based on analysis of average monthly consumption data from the DVDMS. A 6-month buffer stock is maintained at district warehouses, with procurement initiated when stock levels fall below 4 months. | 224 | definition | 1.000 | Procurement decisions are based on analysis of average monthly consumption data from the DVDMS. | 46 | page=46,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Menopause Counselling Centre model? | designed to bridge this critical gap in care | In Chhattisgarh, structured mental health support is particularly limited within UPHCs and UCHCs. The Menopause Counselling Centre model was designed to bridge this critical gap in care. | 141 | definition | 1.000 | The Menopause Counselling Centre model was designed to bridge this critical gap in care. | 51 | page=51,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was identified as the main challenge in improving health-related services? | not the absence of services, but how to strengthen their reach and acceptance | There was also a need to bring health related awareness initiatives closer to the community, using trusted local leadership such as the Sarpanch and Gram Sabha platforms. The challenge was not the absence of services, but how to strengthen their reach and acceptance. This required better coordination between departments and a structured way to integrate health topics into existing community platforms. | 189 | definition | 1.000 | The challenge was not the absence of services, but how to strengthen their reach and acceptance. | 83 | page=83,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the intended purpose of the compendium as a resource? | support cross-learning, enabling States and Union Territories to adapt and contextualize proven practices to further strengthen service delivery and advance equitable access to healthcare. | The practices documented herein reflect sustained efforts to expand access, enhance quality of care, and build resilient health systems across all levels of service delivery. The compendium is envisaged as a platform for support cross-learning, enabling States and Union Territories to adapt and contextualize proven practices to further strengthen service delivery and advance equitable access to healthcare. I encourage all stakeholders — policy makers, program managers, and health professionals—to actively engage with this resource and leverage its learnings to further strengthen health systems. I also place on record my appreciation for all those who have contributed to the development of this publication and look forward to its wide dissemination and effective use. New Delhi. 24th April, 2026. | 221 | definition | 1.000 | The compendium is envisaged as a platform for support cross-learning, enabling States and Union Territories to adapt and contextualize proven practices to further strengthen service delivery and advance equitable access to healthcare. I encourage all stakeholders — policy makers, program managers, and health professionals—to actively engage with this resource and leverage its learnings to further strengthen health systems. | ||||
| What does the word 'Uttaran' mean in English? | moving “Uttaran” upwards or rising above, or promotion from the present status. | Problem Statement The comparatively high incidence of Maternal & Child mortality among the Tea Garden communities of Cachar has necessitated that a comprehensive plan be made to reduce the mortality involving the concerned Govt. & Non-Govt. entities, and to build a robust monitoring mechanism to review the status. Programme Description A life cycle approach has been put in place involving the frontline workers and Tea Garden Management to improve health outcomes. The meaning of the term in English is moving “Uttaran” upwards or rising above, or promotion from the present status. By name, it reflects the effort to improve the present scenario. This is a holistic approach and amalgamation of comprehensive strategies for the reduction of Maternal & Child mortality in the tea gardens of Cachar, Assam. | 506 | definition | 1.000 | The meaning of the term in English is moving “Uttaran” upwards or rising above, or promotion from the present status. By name, it reflects the effort to improve the present scenario. | 17 | page=17,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the function of the single point of contact for Tea Garden communities? | single point of contact (SPOC) for all Health-related matters for the Tea Garden communities. | BEST PRACTICES COMPENDIUM - 2026 16 is single point of contact (SPOC) for all Health-related matters for the Tea Garden communities. Strengthening of the service delivery of PPP-Tea Garden through regular review and support is done. Implementation of the Tea Garden Wage compensation scheme & Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) for pregnant women to ensure zero left out in all Tea Gardens of Cachar. Convergence is ensured through the Education, Social Welfare and PHE department working together for implementation of WASH, to address problems related to nutritional anaemia, menstrual hygiene, Vit-A deficiency, and Deworming. Partnering done with MMU, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), Blood bank of Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) and SM Dev Civil Hospital (SMDCH) to address the issue related to Maternal & Child Health. | 39 | definition | 1.000 | BEST PRACTICES COMPENDIUM - 2026 16 is single point of contact (SPOC) for all Health-related matters for the Tea Garden communities. Strengthening of the service delivery of PPP-Tea Garden through regular review and support is done. | 18 | |||
| What type of approach does the collaborative model represent for controlling diseases? | a scalable and sustainable approach | Financial Implications Existing resources including approvals under NHM were utilised to undertake the activities. Scalability This collaborative model between Health and Rural Development departments demonstrates a scalable and sustainable approach in control and elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis and Malaria through strengthening community participation in public health programmes. | 214 | definition | 1.000 | Scalability This collaborative model between Health and Rural Development departments demonstrates a scalable and sustainable approach in control and elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis and Malaria through strengthening community participation in public health programmes. | 22 | page=22,block=8 | 0.700 | valid |
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| page=18,block=0 |
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