Third Conference of Health / AYUSH Ministers of States / UTs

Third Conference of Health and AYUSH Ministers of States and Union Territories

Question: Where was the third conference of Health / AYUSH Ministers of States / Union Territories organized recently?
(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Raipur
(c) New Delhi
(d) Jaipur
Ans: (c)
Related facts:-

  • On March 22, 2017, the third conference of ministers of the State / Union Territories Health / AYUSH of the States / Union Territories was inaugurated by the Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) Shri Shripad Yesso Naik in New Delhi.
  • This conference was organized by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
  • The purpose of the conference was to provide an opportunity for States / Union Territories to interact with each other for the development of the AYUSH region.
  • At this conference, representatives of AYUSH / Health / Ministers / Secretaries and officers of 23 States / Union Territories, Senior Officers of AYUSH Ministry and representatives from AYUSH organizations participated.
  • During the conference, the Minister urged all State Governments to consider amending the State Medical Practitioner Act.
  • As such, the AYUSH system can be used to deal with medical emergencies.

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