Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Why it matters

• Acts as the primary architect for the national health infrastructure and the delivery of universal healthcare services.
• Coordinates between the central government and states to manage public health emergencies and disease surveillance.
• Oversees the regulation of medical standards, pharmaceutical quality, and the integration of traditional and modern medical systems.

How it is asked

Focus on the Ministry's role in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3, its implementation of national health missions, and its regulatory oversight of the medical sector through various autonomous bodies and statutory councils.