Category: S&T Schemes and Initiatives
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) | Drug Pricing Mechanism
NPPA increased ceiling prices of 8 essential drugs by 50% .
Cancer Multi-Omics Data Portal
First repository of cancer genomics in India launched
Mission Mausam
Union Cabinet approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with an outlay of Rs.2,000 crore over two years.
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)
The Lok Sabha was recently informed, that last year, the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme reported a total of 1,862 disease outbreaks, with Kerala reporting the highest number.
U-WIN Portal
The U-WIN portal, based on the Co-WIN system, is set for a nationwide launch by the end of August.
National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)
Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)”.
Nuclear Energy Summit
World’s 1st ever Nuclear Energy Summit held in Brussels.
Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS)
Recently, Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS) was announced by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
International Biocuration Conference (IBC)
Recently India hosted the 17th annual International Biocuration Conference.
CERVAVAC | Cervical Cancer
The Government has set out a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls between 9 to 14 years to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer.
PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme
Union Cabinet approved overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI Project) | Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) Plant
PM inaugurated Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI Project).