Ministry of Ayush and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 11th May 2023 with objectives to promote and develop cooperation and collaboration on health research between Ministry of Ayush and ICMR to- Explore the areas of collaboration, …
Read More »Challenges in mainstreaming AYUSH
Mainstreaming of Ayush is one of the core strategies in National Health Mission which seeks to provide accessible, affordable and quality health care to the population. Under National Health Mission (NHM), engagement of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) doctors/ paramedics is supported, provided they are co-located …
Read More »INDIAN ARMY LAUNCHES E-SEHAT TELE-CONSULTANCY, ENHANCING HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has launched the Electronic Services e-Health Assistance and Tele-consultation (E-SeHAT) module on 30th July 2024. The E-SeHAT Tele-consultancy would enable ECHS beneficiaries in obtaining online Tele-consultation for medical treatment from their homes without visiting the ECHS Polyclinic. The module aims to provide health care services …
Read More »Production of Pulses and Oilseeds
During the last ten years i.e. 2014-15 to 2023-24 (as per 3rd Advance Estimates), total pulses and oilseeds production has increased by 43% and 44%, respectively. The Government of India implements National Food Security Mission to promote cultivation of pulses and oilseeds. Under NFSM-Pulses, the incentives are provided to the farmers, …
Read More »ICG Deploys Disaster Relief Teams to Landslide-Hit Wayanad, Kerala
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) district HQ (Kerala & Mahe) and ICG station Beypore dispatched disaster relief teams (DRT) on July 30, 2024, to the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, Kerala. The DRT comprising highly trained ICG personnel & dedicated medical team have been mobilised to provide immediate relief and support …
Read More »CCI Approves Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers-Amalgamation and Zuari Maroc Acquisition
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed amalgamation of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers with Paradeep Phosphates Limited and proposed acquisition of equity shares of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited by Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited. Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) is a company under the Adventz group of …
Read More »Ministry of Textiles approves 19 research projects under National Technical Textiles Mission
The Mission Steering Group under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Textiles has approved 19 research projects of value appox. INR 21 Cr. across different fields of Technical Textiles under the National Technical Textiles Mission. The research projects were approved across key strategic areas of composites, geo textiles, smart textiles …
Read More »Sarbananda Sonowal Delivers Extensive Overview of Maritime Sector Advancements in Parliament
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, presented a detailed overview of the various questions raised in today’s Rajya Sabha session. He highlighted the government’s efforts to enhance cargo movement through National Waterways (NWs). The Minister outlined several key initiatives to improve the efficiency of India’s …
Read More »Impact of Climate Change on Farmers
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has launched a flagship network project namely National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA). The project aims to study the impact of climate change on agriculture including crops, livestock, horticulture and fisheries and …
Read More »PM-KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI
The PM-KISAN scheme is a central sector scheme launched in February 2019 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister to supplement the financial needs of land-holding farmers. Under this scheme, the financial benefit of Rs 6,000/- per year in three equal installments is transferred into the bank accounts of farmers’ families across …
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