The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) care program implemented in urban slum locations in Guwahati city of Assam is one such RCH experiment in urban slums targeting women and children. Over a period of time this RCH Guwahati program is being touted as one most practical and successful model for health service delivery for urban poor. Its unique partnership model of government - NGO collaboration to deliver timely health services of urgan poor living in slums. In this case, the partnership is between Government of Assam and a Charitable Hospital (Marwari Maternity Hospital, Athgaon) supported by the European Commission for this urban health care program.