Posted in Social Sector Health

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.

Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives Health

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).

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Prime Minister Vishwakarma Yojana

Prime Minister Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY) was launched on account of Vishwakarma jayanti.

Posted in Science & Technology Biology Health

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)

Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) has for the first time found the presence of Clade 9 variant of varicella zoster virus (VZV) in India.

Posted in Science & Technology Biology Health

Nipah Virus

Union Health Minister confirmed that the deaths reported from Kerala were due to Nipah virus.

Posted in Health Social Sector

PM-POSHAN (Midday Meal Scheme)

Under the National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR), the Education Ministry is pushing States to open Vidya Samiksha Kendras (VSKs) which are data repositories PM-POSHAN, UDISE+ etc.

Posted in Health Science & Technology

Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS)

Debate on how the government is planning to implement Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS).

Posted in Health Biology Science & Technology

Food Fortification

Union Food Ministry decided to complete the third phase of universalisation of distribution of fortified rice before March 2024. The Ministry also organised a one-day National Seminar on Rice Fortification.

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GOBARdhan Scheme

Key initiatives taken by the Government of India for expanding the implementation of GOBARdhan initiative in the CBG sector.

Trans-fatty Acids
Posted in Health Biology Social Sector

Trans-fatty Acids

High intake of trans-fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha.

BharatNet
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BharatNet

Cabinet approved a ₹1.39 lakh cr worth partnership between BBNL and Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs/Udyamis) for implementing Fibre-to-Home (FTTH) internet connections.

Mental Health Care
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Mental Health Care

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare tabled its 148th report on ‘Mental Healthcare and Its Management in Contemporary Times’.