The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda has launched the Centre for Environmental Health in New Delhi.
The centre was launched to assess the impact of environment-related problems like air pollution, climate change, pesticide use and sanitation on health. It is a joint initiative of the Public Health Foundation of India and the Tata Institute of Social Science. The centre will conduct research across a range of environmental health issues, including chemical exposure, water and hygiene. Its mandate also includes capacity-building, advocacy, outreach and remedial issues. The research component of the centre is going to be an important aspect for the government to follow.
The centre was launched to assess the impact of environment-related problems like air pollution, climate change, pesticide use and sanitation on health. It is a joint initiative of the Public Health Foundation of India and the Tata Institute of Social Science. The centre will conduct research across a range of environmental health issues, including chemical exposure, water and hygiene. Its mandate also includes capacity-building, advocacy, outreach and remedial issues. The research component of the centre is going to be an important aspect for the government to follow.
Besides, the centre will also establish a policy engagement platform with regular meetings with the government, civil society, academia and the private sector to develop pathways for better implementation of the eco-friendly policies.
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Source – The Hindu
