The Expert Committee for Health Manpower Planning, Production and Management was constituted in which year?

UP CHO - 10 September 2021

Community Health Nursing

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Appeared in: UP CHO - 10 September 2021

Explanation

The Expert Committee for Health Manpower Planning, Production and Management is popularly known as the Bajaj Committee.
It was constituted in 1985 under the chairmanship of Dr. J.S. Bajaj.
The primary objective was to create a framework for health manpower planning, including its production and management, to meet the healthcare needs of the country.
Its recommendations included formulating a National Medical and Health Education Policy and reviewing medical education standards.

Option B: The year 1999 is not associated with the formation of the Bajaj Committee or any other major national-level health manpower planning committee in India.
Option C: The year 2000 is not the year the Bajaj Committee was formed. The National Health Policy was introduced in 2002, and the National Commission on Macroeconomics and Health was formed in 2005.
Option D: The year 1976 is incorrect. This period is associated with the follow-up actions of the Shrivastava Committee (1975) and the launch of the Rural Health Scheme in 1977.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Health Committees in India and their Recommendations as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the recommendations of these committees is crucial for community health nurses as they form the basis of India's public health infrastructure, including the roles of ANMs, MPHWs, and the structure of PHCs and sub-centres.
The focus on 'manpower' by the Bajaj committee directly influences nursing education, staffing norms in hospitals, and career progression pathways for nurses.
These policies impact resource allocation, job creation, and the scope of practice for nurses and other healthcare workers in both rural and urban settings.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'Expert Committee for Health Manpower Planning, Production and Management'.
Recognize that this is the formal name for a major health committee in India.
Recall or deduce the popular name of the committee. In this case, it's the 'Bajaj Committee'.
Access your knowledge of major Indian health committees and their formation years.
Compare the year of the Bajaj Committee's formation with the given options.
Select the option that matches the correct year, which is 1985.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Health Committees in India and their Recommendations
Stem keywords: Expert Committee, Health Manpower Planning, Production and Management
Lead-in keywords: constituted in which year

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