It gives me immense gratification to write the preface of the “short book of Public Health and hygiene” I hope this book found to be quite helpful for the nursing and paramedical students in their venture.

This book is written for the diploma as well as graduate students to shortly review about public health and about health policies, national programs, various health committees and health care delivery system in India.

I hope this book will be very helpful for not only students of nursing and paramedical as well as teaching faculty also. If any suggestions for further improvement in the text will be highly appreciated and thankfully acknowledged by the writers as well as publisher.

It is my hope that the content, style and organizations of this book continue to meet the need of students.

Your productive criticisms and precious suggestions for improvements are welcome.