Which committee was established in 1963 for malaria vigilance?

Appeared in: PGICH Noida NO-2025

Explanation

The Chadha Committee was established in 1963, chaired by Dr. M.S. Chadha, the Director General of Health Services at the time.
Its primary purpose was to study and plan the activities required for the maintenance phase of the National Malaria Eradication Programme (NMEP).
A key recommendation was that malaria vigilance should be carried out by Basic Health Workers (BHWs), with one BHW designated per 10,000 population.
These BHWs were also envisioned as multipurpose workers, responsible for family planning and vital statistics in addition to malaria surveillance.

Option A: The Jungalwalla Committee was formed in 1967, four years after the year specified in the question.
Option B: The Kartar Singh Committee was formed in 1973, a decade later than the year in the question.
Option D: The Bhore Committee submitted its report much earlier, in 1946, before the NMEP was even launched.

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 these committees is crucial for community health nurses as their recommendations shaped the entire structure of India's public health delivery system, from PHCs to the roles of health workers.
The concept of a multipurpose health worker, first suggested by the Chadha committee and later formalized by the Kartar Singh committee, is the foundation for the current roles of ANMs and MPHWs (Male/Female) in the community.
These historical decisions directly influence a nurse's scope of practice, responsibilities in national health programs (like malaria control), and the overall organization of rural and urban health services.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question based on the history of public health administration in India.
First, identify the key phrases in the question stem: 'committee', '1963', and 'malaria vigilance'.
Next, systematically review the options, trying to recall the primary focus and year for each committee.
The Bhore Committee (1946) is the foundational committee, too early for this question.
The Jungalwalla Committee (1967) focused on service integration.
The Kartar Singh Committee (1973) focused on creating MPHWs.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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