Section 12 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
- (1)The Central Government shall constitute an Advisory Council to be known as National Allied and Healthcare Advisory Council to advise the Commission on the issues relating to allied and healthcare professionals.
- (2)The Advisory Council shall consist of the following persons, namely:—
- (i)Chairperson of the Commission--Chairperson;
- (ii)all Members of the Commission--ex officio member;
- (iii)Principal Secretary dealing with medical education or his nominee from each State--member;
- (iv)Chairperson of the State Council--member; and
- (v)Principal Secretary dealing with medical education or his nominee representing each Union territory-member.
- (3)The Advisory Council shall meet once in a year at Delhi as may be decided by the Chairperson of the Advisory Council.
Summary
- The Central Government creates a group called the National Allied and Healthcare Advisory Council.
- The Advisory Council's job is to give advice to the Commission on matters affecting allied and healthcare professionals.
- It is led by the Chairperson of the main Commission.
- The members include all the people on the Commission, plus the medical education secretaries from every State and Union territory, and the heads of the State Councils.
- The group must meet once a year in Delhi.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who creates the Advisory Council?
The Central Government constitutes the Advisory Council.
2. What does the Advisory Council actually do?
It advises the Commission on issues relating to allied and healthcare professionals.
3. Do the States have a voice on this Council?
Yes, the Principal Secretary dealing with medical education (or their nominee) from each State and Union territory is a member, along with the Chairpersons of the State Councils.
4. Where and when do they meet?
They meet once a year in Delhi.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 12 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, what is the primary function of the National Allied and Healthcare Advisory Council?
Q2.Under Section 12 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, who acts as the Chairperson of the Advisory Council?
Q3.Under Section 12 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, how often and where is the Advisory Council legally mandated to meet?
Q4.Under Section 12 of The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, which of the following is included in the composition of the Advisory Council to ensure Union territories are represented?