NPPA is associated with which Union Ministry?

• A. Union Health Ministry
• B. Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry
• C. Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry
• D. Union Women and Child Development Ministry

Answer: (C)

NPPA is an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It acts as an independent Regulator for pricing of drugs and to ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.