Public Health & Federalism - By Chronicle Editorial Team

In India’s fight against the pandemic, the Centre-States relations have witnessed/witnessing frictions regarding vital decisions.Political scuffle over key issues like declaration of the nationwide lockdown without the consultation of the States, the irregular supply of essential medical equipment, the plight of the migrant workers and the tackling of the crisis by few opposition ruled States, came to the forefront. This raises the question – should ‘Public Health’ be moved to Concurrent List?

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the shortcomings which plague the public health system in India. The Central government with the aid of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, an archaic, ....
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