With reference to the Kerala Holistic Model for Health, Wellness and Longevity, consider the following statements: 1. The task force consists of 16 members. 2. The task force is led by the Health and Family Welfare department's coordinator. 3. The task force is mandated to submit an action-oriented report. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Kerala govt forms 16-member task force to create "Holistic Model for Health"

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Health policy & public health· Prelims· 7 October 2026

Public health policy and wellness models: a relevant GS2 Social Justice and health infrastructure case study.

Why in news

The Kerala government's Health and Family Welfare department established a 16-member task force to develop a 'Kerala Holistic Model for Health, Wellness and Longevity'.

Background

The task force is led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, with K. Muraleedharan as vice-chairman and Sharmila Mary Joseph as coordinator. The group is mandated to submit an action-oriented report within two months of its first meeting.

Facts for Prelims

PostV.D. Satheesan: Chief Minister of Kerala
FactThe task force consists of 16 members
BodyHealth and Family Welfare department: State department responsible for the task force

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Kerala Holistic Model for Health, Wellness and Longevity, consider the following statements:

The task force consists of 16 members.
The task force is led by the Health and Family Welfare department's coordinator.
The task force is mandated to submit an action-oriented report.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The task force is led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of adopting a 'holistic model' in public health systems to address the challenges of aging populations and chronic lifestyle diseases in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Preventive shift: Moving from curative-centric healthcare to proactive wellness and longevity models
Inter-departmental coordination: Integrating health, nutrition, and environmental factors into a unified state policy

Keywords: Holistic Health · Public Health Policy · Wellness Model · Longevity · Preventive Healthcare

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