Dakshata (Auditing and Reading Tool)Username Password Remember me To improve the quality of maternal and newborn care during the intra- and immediate postpartum period, through providers who are competent and confident (Dakshata). PACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE The 'DAKSHATA' (adroitness) training module was considered as a strategic training program for rapid improvement of competency in providing quality based care for women and newborn. The Dakshata program in India aims to improve resources, providers’ competence, and accountability in labour wards of public sector secondary care hospitals. Dakshata is based on the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist coupled with continuous mentoring.