Mention government organisations that facilitate the functioning of schools and hospitals in India.
The following government organisations facilitate the functioning of schools and hospitals in India:
(i) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT): This body is engaged in developing content and textbooks up to the level of senior secondary school.
(ii) University Grants Commission (UGC): It is the apex body for controlling the functioning of various universities in the country. It provides funding to the universities and formulates rules and regulations regarding higher education in the country.
(iii) All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE): This body formulates and enforces rules and regulations related to technical (engineering) education in India.
(iv) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): This body formulates and enforces rules and regulations related to medical education in India. It also regulates the health sector.