2 Science and Technology · 2.6.4 Health schemes and institutions

2.6.4.3 Health regulators and institutions: ICMR, CDSCO, FSSAI, NMC and AYUSH

Different bodies handle medical research (ICMR), drug approval (CDSCO), food safety (FSSAI), medical education (NMC) and traditional systems of medicine (AYUSH).

  • APPSC Group 1
  • Advanced level
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Key terms

  • ICMR
  • CDSCO
  • DCGI
  • FSSAI
  • NMC
  • AYUSH
  • AIIMS
  • NCISM
  • Drugs and Cosmetics Act
  • Food Safety and Standards Act

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