Which one of the following ministries of the Government of India has i

Which one of the following ministries of the Government of India has issued the directive to eliminate commercial dealing in organs, especially those involving foreign citizens ?

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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Ministry of Power

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Directives and regulations concerning organ transplantation, including preventing commercial dealing and issues involving foreign citizens, are handled by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This ministry is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws like the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, which regulates organ transplantation activities in India.

Health-related matters, particularly those involving medical procedures like organ transplantation and ethical guidelines, are governed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, explicitly prohibits commercial dealing in human organs and tissues and lays down rules for transplantation procedures. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues guidelines and directives to hospitals and state authorities to ensure compliance with the law and prevent illegal activities like organ trafficking.

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