Step 1: What is the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB)?
DTAB is the highest technical body in India for advising the Central and State Governments on technical matters related to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Step 2: Composition of DTAB.
DTAB includes ex-officio members and nominated members. The ex-officio members hold specific government positions by virtue of their office. The ex-officio Chairman of DTAB is a key examination fact.
Step 3: Who is the Chairman?
The ex-officio Chairman of DTAB is the Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Step 4: Eliminate the distractors.
The Director of the Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) is a member of DTAB, not the Chairman. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is also a member but NOT the Chairman. The President of PCI is not part of DTAB.
Step 5: Memory tip.
DGHS is the highest health official in India and is the Chairman of DTAB. The DCGI, who is often confused with this role, is a member only.
Answer: Option (3) — The Director General of Health Services