Assertion (A) : The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) has been successful in improving health condition of the poor couples living in the villages.Reason (R) : The Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) is playing a significant role in providing healthcare services to the needy couples.

Political institutions are the organizations in a government that create, enforce, and apply laws. They often mediate conflict, make (governmental) policy on the economy and social systems, and otherwise provide representation for the population.