Cabinet approves restructuring of National Health Agency

Union Cabinet has approved the restructuring of National Health Agency as the National Health Authority for better implementation of Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana. Briefing reporters in New Delhi yesterday, Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Said, National Health Authority will be chaired by Union Health Minister to enable the



decision making at a faster pace, required for smooth implementation of the scheme. He said, the National Health Authority will have full accountability, authority and mandate to implement the Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana through an efficient, effective and transparent decision-making process.