Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Inaugurates Critical Care Blocks and Integrated Public Health Laboratories in Andhra Pradesh
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare inaugurated 10 Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) and 12 Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHLs) in Andhra Pradesh.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) aims to strengthen critical care capacity and integrated public health laboratories across India, including funding for components like CCBs and IPHLs in states like Andhra Pradesh.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Discuss how initiatives like PM-ABHIM enhance public health infrastructure and emergency preparedness at grassroots, district, and tertiary levels without disrupting routine healthcare services.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the recent inauguration of health infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements regarding the Prime Minister-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM): 1. PM-ABHIM was launched with the objective of strengthening health system capacities for future pandemics and public health emergencies while ensuring the continuation of regular health services. 2. Under PM-ABHIM, the Central Government has approved a nationwide network of 631 Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) across states and union territories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because PM-ABHIM was initiated to strengthen health system capacity for future pandemics and public health emergencies alongside maintaining regular healthcare services. Statement 2 is also correct as the government has approved 631 Critical Care Blocks under PM-ABHIM across various states and union territories to create a nationwide critical care network.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.