Question : NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HUMAN RESOURCES IN HEALTH



(a) whether the Government has any proposal for setting up of National Council for Human Resources in Health;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) to (c) This Ministry has proposed to set up a National Council for Human Resources in Health as an overarching regulatory body for the health sector to reform the current regulatory framework and enhance supply of skilled personnel. A Task Force under the chairmanship of Union Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) has been constituted to deliberate upon the issue of setting up the proposed National Council. The Task Force shall submit its report to the Ministry by 31st July, 2009.