World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released the outcome document of first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023 in form of “Gujarat Declaration”.
Gujarat declaration –
- Aim – To harness potential of traditional medicine to achieve health and well-being for all.
- Deals with: Evidence-based TCIM (Traditional complimentary integrative medicine) interventions, universal health coverage (UHC) and SDGs.
Traditional Medicine summit –
- Organized by – World Health Organization (WHO)
- Co-hosted by – Ministry of AYUSH
Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana empowers millions from India’s marginalized communities.
PM-DAKSH –
- Aim – To enhance competency level of the target groups to make them employable both in self- employment and wage-employment for their socio-economic development.
- A Central Sector Scheme
- Launched by – Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
- Implemented by – Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
- Target Groups – SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs Safai Karamcharis including waste pickers etc.
- Age criterion – 18-45 years.
- Income criteria –
- No income limit for SCs, Safai Karamcharis including waste-picker and de-notified tribes.
- The annual family income should be below ₹3 lakhs for OBCs
- Annual family income should be below ₹1 lakh for EBCs (Economically Backward Classes).
Mera Bill, Mera Adhikar’, was launched recently in Gurugram by Haryana deputy chief minister along with union revenue secretary.
‘Mera Bill, Mera Adhikar’ scheme –
- An invoice promotion scheme.
- Introduced by – Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
- Aim – To encourage the culture of customers asking for bills for all purchases.
- Objective – To boost GST awareness among consumers, who shall be motivated to seek bills and ensure that these transactions are part of the GST system.
- Every month there will be cash rewards for invoices through draws.
Superfoods – An article in Hindu.
Superfoods –
- Nutrient-rich foods, primarily plant-based but including some fish and dairy, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants beneficial for health.