____________________ chaired the 9th meeting of the Mission Steering Group of the National Health Mission (NHM) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

The correct answer is Jagat Prakash Nadda.

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• Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired the 9th Mission Steering Group Meeting of NHM.

Key Points

• The meeting covered policy frameworks, operational strategies, and financial norms to enhance healthcare delivery under the NHM.
• The Mission Steering Group is the highest policy-making and steering institution under NHM.
• During the meeting, Union Ministers Prataprao Jadhav, Anupriya Patel, and NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman K. Bery were present.
• The meeting aimed at achieving NHM's objectives and providing policy direction for the health sector.

Additional Information

• National Health Mission (NHM)
  • A flagship program to enhance healthcare delivery and achieve health sector goals across India.
• Mission Steering Group
  • The highest governing body responsible for policy direction and governance under NHM.
• NITI Aayog
  • The national institution that coordinates and supports policy-making efforts, ensuring effective governance and policy implementation.