CONTENTS
- National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX)
- Exercise MITRA SHAKTI
National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX)
Context:
The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) have joined hands to operationalize the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX).
Relevance:
GS II: Health
Dimensions of the Article:
- National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX)
- National Health Authority (NHA)
National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX):
Development and Purpose:
- Digital health claims platform developed by the National Health Authority.
- Serves as a gateway for exchanging claims-related information among stakeholders in the healthcare and health insurance ecosystem.
Key Features:
- Designed to be interoperable, ensuring compatibility with various systems.
- Machine-readable for efficient data processing.
- Auditable and verifiable to maintain accuracy and trustworthiness of exchanged information.
National Health Authority (NHA):
- Responsibilities:
- Apex body implementing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
- Tasked with designing strategy, building technological infrastructure, and implementing the “National Digital Health Mission” to create a National Digital Health Eco-system.
- Evolution and Autonomy:
- Successor of the National Health Agency, reconstituted as the National Health Authority in January 2019.
- Originally functioned as a registered society and transitioned to full functional autonomy.
- Structure and Governance:
- Attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare.
- Headed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), holding the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.
- CEO serves as the Ex-Officio Member Secretary of the Governing Board.
- State-Level Implementation:
- Implementation at the State level involves the establishment of State Health Agencies (SHAs) as societies/trusts.
- SHAs are set up by respective States to execute the scheme locally.
Exercise MITRA SHAKTI
Context:
A joint military exercise, “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” is being conducted from November 16th to 29th, 2023, in Aundh (Pune).
Relevance:
GS III: Security Challenges
Dimensions of the Article:
- Exercise MITRA SHAKTI
Exercise MITRA SHAKTI:
- Joint military exercise between the Indian and Sri Lankan armies.
- Marks the ninth edition of the exercise.
Participating Forces:
- Indian contingent comprises 120 personnel, mainly from the MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY Regiment.
- Inclusion of personnel from the Indian Air Force and the Sri Lankan Air Force, making it the first bilateral and bi-service exercise between the two countries.
Objectives:
- Jointly rehearse sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
- Synergize joint responses during counter-terrorist operations.
- Focus on achieving an enhanced level of interoperability among troops.
Exercise Components:
- Training Areas:
- Conducting sub-conventional operations.
- Counter-terrorist operations.
- Skill Enhancement:
- Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR).
- Combat reflex shooting.
- Yoga.
- Technology Integration:
- Deployment of Drones and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems.
- Involvement of helicopters.
- Special Drills:
- Securing helipads.
- Undertaking casualty evacuation during counter-terrorist operations.
Strategic Focus:
- Collective efforts to reduce the risk to life and property.
- Prioritizing the interests and agenda of the UN during peacekeeping operations.
Diplomatic Impact:
- Strengthens bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka.
