The Union Government evolves broad policies and plans through which of the following options to improve the health status of the country?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option 2: Central Council of Health and Family Welfare
The government has the constitutional obligation to guide and regulate all health- related issues, such as medical education, adulteration of food, drugs and poisons, medical profession, vital statistics, mental deficiency and lunacy. The Union Government evolves broad policies and plans through the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare. It collects information and renders financial and technical assistance to State governments, Union Territories and other bodies for the implementation of important health programmes in the country.