Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:
Which of the following government evolves broad policies and plans through the "Central Council of Health and Family Welfare" to improve the health status of the country?.
Options:
The Union Government
The State Government
The Local Government
None of the above
Correct Answer:
The Union Government
Explanation:
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.