Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Drowning is not officially recognized as a public health crisis in India, despite the significant number of annual fatalities. Drowning causes around 38,000 deaths each year in India, making it a major public health issue. However, it has not been given the status of a public health crisis.

Statement 2 is correct. India does not have a single, consolidated legal framework specifically for public health emergency preparedness and response. Existing legal provisions are scattered across various laws, such as the Epidemic Diseases Act and the Disaster Management Act, which are not specifically designed for public health emergencies.

Source: The Hindu