Category: Social Sector
Zika Virus
Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
User Manual, New Portal and Mobile App for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) were recently launched.
PM SVANidhi scheme
Report “Phenomenal impact of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)scheme on street vendors: An analysis by SBI” was released recently.
Mission Indradhanush 5.0
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare concluded all 3 rounds of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) Campaign.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act
Supreme Court declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy.
Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023
India ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2023 (18th edition), a stark decline from its 107th position in 2022.
Global Gender Gap Report 2023
Women want change, society needs change | The Hindu Opinion
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC)
Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG) announced the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) as a PDG member.
SHRESHTA Scheme
Government introduces SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) scheme for residential education for SC students.
Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS)
Tele-MANAS Seva, launched last year on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, has counselled more than 3,50,000 people.
National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers recently launched National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector in India (NPRDIP) and Scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP).
Prime Minister Vishwakarma Yojana
Prime Minister Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY) was launched on account of Vishwakarma jayanti.