The GKC works in collaboration with a panel of governance experts who
reign from a range of the foremost government bodies, research institutions
and civil society organizations.
Measures under consideration for launch of National Urban Health Mission Source: All India Radio News 05 March 2013 The government is planning to launch National Urban Health Mission to cater to the health care needs of urban poor. It is proposed to be implemented through the governance structure as adopted for National Rural Health Mission.
Government notifies the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy, 2012 Source: Press Information Bureau 04 March 2013 NPPP would regulate prices of National List of Essential Medicines 2011 and set up five Jan Aushadhi Generic Drug stores in government hospitals in all districts by end of 12th plan. Currently, 147 such stores spread over 12 states are in operation.
Direct transfer of pension schemes to cover all states by end of 2013 Source: Press Information Bureau 04 March 2013 With the objective of including all households under the National Social Assistance Programme by end of 2016-17, the scheme would cover old age, widow and disability pensions. Phase I recommendations would be made effective from 2013-14.