Category: Social Sector
SATH Project
NITI Aayog released the report Learnings for Large-Scale Transformation in School Education.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Prime Minister launched the PM-PVTG Development Mission for most backward of the Scheduled Tribes.
Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE)
The inaugural gathering of the Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE) was held in Senegal, facilitated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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.