In India,
Education and Health are handled by both by Government as well as Private Sector
Example
There are both Private and Govt Schools
Similarly, there are both Private and Govt Hospitals
Which Govt handles Education and Health in India - Central, State or Municipal ?
Our Constitution allows all 3 types of Govt to make rules for Health and Education
Which institutions Facilitate and Monitor Education Sector In India?
NCERT, UGC, AICTE as well as Education Ministries of Central and State Govt
These Manage both Private as well as Govt school, Colleges and Universities
Which institutions Facilitate and Monitor Health Sector In India?
National Medical Commission and Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR)
as well as Health Ministries of Central and State Govt.
These Manage both Private as well as Govt hospitals, clinics and dispensaries
Question 18
Argue in favor of the need for different forms of government intervention in education and health sectors.
View AnswerThe information related to education and health expenditure is critical in estimating the resource requirements of these areas.
Ex - If children are admitted into schools and hospitals and required services are not present there.
This situation will lead to substantial amount of damage for the children
Therefore, it is important for government to intervene in education and health sectors.
Question 20
In your view, is it essential for the government to regulate the fee structure in education and health care institutions? If so, why?
View AnswerYes, it is essential for the government to regulate the fee structure in education and health care institutions because:
1. The private sector providing these services may start charging unaffordable prices
2. Common public do not have complete information about these services, so its better government provides them
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Question 1
In the following questions, select the correct answers:
In India, which of the following organisations regulate the health sector?
- UGC
- ICMR
- AICTE
- None of the above
B. ICMR
Explanation
Which institutions Facilitate and Monitor Health Sector In India?
National Medical Commission and Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR)
as well as Health Ministries of Central and State Govt.
These Manage both Private as well as Govt hospitals, clinics and dispensaries
Question 2
What is the full form of ICMR?
- International Council of Medical Research
- International Council of Medical Resources
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- Indian Council of Medical Resources
C. Indian Council of Medical Research
Question 3
Identify the correctly matched pair from Column A to that of Column B:
| Column A | Column B | |||||
| 1. AICTE | (a) All India Council of Technological Education | |||||
| 2. UGC | (b) Universal Grant College | |||||
| 3. NCERT | (c) National Council for Education Research and Technology | |||||
| 4. ICMR | (d) Indian Council for Medical Research | |||||
- 1 – (a)
- 2 – (b)
- 3 – (c)
- 4 – (d)
D. 4 – (d)
Explanation
The health sector of the country is facilitated and monitored by ICMR (Indian Council for Medical Research)
