About NTAGI:

• In 2001, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) issued an order establishing it.
• The NTAGI, as India’s top immunization advisory council, advises the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on vaccination and immunization services for the country’s successful control of vaccine-preventable diseases.
• India’s NTAGI fills a gap in decision-making on the introduction of new vaccines and the expansion of the Universal Immunization Program (UIP).
• NTAGI’s role and membership have grown throughout time to meet the changing demands and goals of the Indian government.
• A Standing Technical Sub-Committee is part of the NTAGI (STSC).
• The STSC is in charge of conducting a technical examination of scientific evidence on vaccination policy and programs.
• The NTAGI drafts final recommendations based on the STSC’s scientific review as well as any other relevant material.

Source The Hindu