PSM High-Yield: Landmark Health Committees
The development of India’s healthcare infrastructure is defined by key committees. For NEET PG, understanding their primary recommendations is essential.
| Committee | Year | Primary Focus/Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Bhore Committee | 1946 | “Health Survey and Development Committee”. Recommended integration of preventive and curative services at all levels. Proposed the PHC concept. |
| Mudaliar Committee | 1962 | “Health Survey and Planning Committee”. Focused on strengthening the existing PHCs and the referral system. |
Exam Comparison
- Bhore Committee: Known as the “Survey and Development” committee. Its most famous contribution is the blueprint for the Primary Health Centre (PHC), aimed at providing comprehensive care to rural populations.
- Mudaliar Committee: Known as the “Survey and Planning” committee. It recognized that while the Bhore committee’s goals were ideal, the implementation was lacking, and thus focused on consolidation and referral hierarchy.
High-Yield Exam Pearl:
- Mnemonic: Bhore ($B$ = $B$asic/Blueprint/PHC), Mudaliar ($M$ = $M$aintenance/Planning/Consolidation).
- Integration: Bhore committee is the “Father” of the PHC system in India. Always distinguish between “Development” (Bhore) and “Planning” (Mudaliar).