Category: Social Sector

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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Jammu & Kashmir launched India’s first Tele-MANAS chatbot for people in mental distress as Kashmir saw the highest number of distress calls.

Government announces scheme for minor rape victims, providing medical, financial, and infrastructural support in cases of pregnancies resulting from sexual assault.