Explanation:

Only 1&3 are incorrect.

• Statement 1 is incorrect: ASHA workers are not recognized as the government's "workers", but are instead classified as holding an "honorary/volunteer" position.

• Statement 2 is correct: ASHA workers besides delivering key services to maternal child health and family planning, they also render important services under the National Disease Control Programme.

• Statement 3 is incorrect: Generally, there is “1 ASHA per 1000 population”. However, this norm can be relaxed in tribal, hilly and desert areas to “1 ASHA per habitation” depending upon the workload.

• ASHA programme is a key component of community processes that has continuously evolved over the last decade and a half.

• ASHA has emerged as the cornerstone of the National Health Mission and the group has been acknowledged for their substantial contribution in improving access to care for communities.

• ASHAs are also a critical component of the Community platforms like Village Health and Sanitation Committees, Mahila Arogya Samiti and Community Based Planning and Monitoring under National Health Mission.

• According to Health Ministry, there were over 13 lakh Anganwadi workers and over 10 lakh anganwadi helpers in the country as on 31st December 2023.

• In its annual ASHA update 2020-21 it further adds that the country has 9.83 Lakh ASHAs in position against the target of 10.35 lakh across 35 States and UTs (i.e., all except Goa and Chandigarh) making it the world’s largest community volunteer programme.

Why in News?

• Govt. will include ASHA and anganwadi workers/helpers in its Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Hence option 2nd is correct.