Corrigenda for Omission of States Gujarat HP Jharkhand Meghalaya and Sikkim

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigenda to Notification S.O. 3933(E) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum (S.O. 4864(E)) to a previous notification (S.O. 3933(E)) published in the Gazette of India. The corrigendum, issued by the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, amends the number and names of states listed in a prior notification. The core purpose of this amendment is to correct inaccuracies regarding the involvement of specific states. The key finding is a reduction in the number of states involved from ten to five, with specific omissions and revisions to the list. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of the Corrigenda S.O. 4864(E) issued on October 13, 2022, pertaining to a prior notification, S.O. 3933(E), originally published on August 22, 2022. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the corrigendum and aims to inform stakeholders of the changes introduced. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment:** This document is a corrigendum, meaning it amends a prior policy or notification, specifically S.O. 3933(E). * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The objective of the *amendment* is to rectify errors in the original notification regarding the number and identity of participating states in a program or initiative. The underlying objective of the original policy that this amendment addresses appears to be related to health research and involving state governments. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment is necessary because the original notification (S.O. 3933(E)) contained inaccuracies regarding the number and specific identities of participating state governments. The provided text clearly states that the number of states was initially incorrectly stated as ten, and this is being corrected to five. Furthermore, specific states listed (Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and Sikkim) are being removed from the list. The rationale is to ensure accuracy and avoid misrepresentation of state involvement. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses on the specific changes introduced by the amendment (S.O. 4864(E)). * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment modifies the sections of the original notification (S.O. 3933(E)) related to the number and listing of participating state governments. This involves page 2, points i, ii, iii, and iv of the original notification. * **New Rule/Provision:** * The number of participating state governments is changed from 10 to 05. * The list of participating states is amended to only include: Assam, Bihar, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** * The amendment reduces the number of states identified as participating in whatever initiative is referenced in the original notification. This likely impacts the scope or implementation of that initiative. * The exclusion of Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and Sikkim suggests these states are no longer (or perhaps never were) part of the program or initiative. This will affect the resource allocation or attention given to these removed states. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * The five state governments that remain on the list (Assam, Bihar, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand), as they are still part of the referenced program/initiative. * The five state governments removed from the list (Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and Sikkim), as their involvement is being retracted. * The Department of Health Research, responsible for implementing and overseeing the relevant program. * Other government agencies involved in the program's execution. * Any organizations or entities collaborating with the program in the listed states. * The health research community and related industries, which may be impacted by changes in state participation. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Department of Health Research (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) is the responsible agency. The "Jt. Secy" (Joint Secretary), Geeta Narayan, is identified as the signatory. * **Timelines/Procedures:** No specific timelines or procedures are outlined in this specific amendment document beyond the date of publication (October 13, 2022). The amendment likely necessitates a review and adjustment of implementation plans for the original program, to reflect the revised list of states. * **(Amendment-Specific):** Implementation will require communicating the changes to all stakeholders, particularly the affected state governments and any partners involved. It might also require budgetary adjustments based on the reduced number of participating states. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to: * Ensure accuracy in official records and communications regarding state participation in the health research program. * Focus resources and efforts on the five remaining participating states. * Potentially lead to a revised implementation strategy that aligns with the accurate scope of state involvement. * Reduce potential confusion from external stakeholders. **9. Conclusion:** The corrigendum S.O. 4864(E) represents a correction to a previous notification, S.O. 3933(E), concerning the number and list of participating states in a health research initiative. The changes involve reducing the number of states from ten to five and specifically removing Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and Sikkim. This amendment is significant as it affects the scope and implementation of the original policy and highlights the importance of accurate information in government notifications. The accuracy in state participation may have significant implication on health research and related industries within those states.

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