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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
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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’.

Performance Grading Index
Posted in Social Sector Education

Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0

Context: Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) under Ministry of Education released report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for…

Tele - MANAS
Posted in Social Sector Health

Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS)

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

Nirbhaya fund
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Nirbhaya Fund

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

Mission Vatsalya
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NCPCR and Mission Vatsalya

Union Women and Child Development Minister asked child care homes to look into the infrastructure gaps in their respective areas.