HealthAugust 16, 2026
grassroots
GRAS-roots
Definition
The most basic, local level of a society or organization, rather than the top-down leadership or national level.
Etymology
Originating in the early 20th century, the term uses a metaphorical reference to the roots of grass, which grow at the lowest level of the soil, to represent the fundamental base of a movement or group.
In the news
The Minister argues that for digital healthcare to be effective, it must reach the grassroots level by using local languages to be truly accessible to rural communities.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh calls for making diabetes prevention a national priority, says rural India no longer untouched by diabetes
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