Union Ministers Dr Harsh Vardhan and Arjun Munda launch Tribal Health Collaborative- ‘Anamaya’
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- The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan and the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda jointly launched ‘Anamaya’, the Tribal Health Collaborative through video conference.
- The initiative is supported by Piramal Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).
- Anamaya is a multi-stakeholder initiative to enhance the health and nutrition status of the tribal communities of India by converging efforts of various Government agencies and organisations.
Source: AIR
Related General Knowledge
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is an Indian government ministry charged with health policy in India.
- It is also responsible for all government programs relating to family planning in India.
- The Minister of Health and Family Welfare holds cabinet rank as a member of the Council of Ministers.
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Departments: Department of Health Research, Department of AIDS Control, Suraksha Clinic
- Officeholders: Harsh Vardhan (Minister)