The Task Force formed subgroups, to consider the issues better. The Task Force has attempted to review the situation with the implementers, experts, policy and decision-makers, administrators, and the public. Many individuals, organizations and associations have been consulted. The Directorates of Health and Family Welfare Services, Medical Education and Indian Systems of Medicine and included the Directors and other Officials from the State, District, Taluka and Primary Health Centre Level. Representatives of Corporate Hospitals, Teaching Hospitals, Private Hospitals and Association of Nursing Homes and Private Hospitals.
Health determinants are multidimensional and multi-sectoral.
An interaction was undertaken with sectors, which influence Health. They included the Departments of Women and Child Welfare, Education, Agriculture, Urban Development, Food and Civil Supplies, Social Welfare, Environment, Ecology and Forests, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. Recognising the crucial role of Print and Electronic Media consultation was held with representatives of the media. Press releases were made in the National, State and local Newspapers both in Kannada and English, requesting the Public to contribute towards the deliberations of the Task Force. Experts both within the State and outside were invited to share their concerns and suggestions for improvement of health.