March 19, 2024

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‘Eat Right Campus’

Nearly 100 jails across the country have been certified as ‘Eat Right Campus’ by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), marking a significant milestone in its goal of promoting safe and healthy eating habits within different campuses. Uttar Pradesh had the most certified jails, followed by Punjab, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. The certification is based on compliance with key parameters like basic hygiene criteria, steps to ensure the provision of healthy food, and efforts towards building awareness about local and seasonal food. This initiative falls under FSSAI’s Eat Right India movement and aims to promote safe, healthy....Read More

Ayushman Bharat Scheme

Uttar Pradesh has become as the first state in the country to issue 5 crore cards under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme providing health insurance. ABOUT AYUSHMAN BHARAT It is a government-led healthcare scheme launched in The scheme aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and has two main components: the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana program and Health and Wellness Centers. PM-JAY is the world’s largest health insurance scheme fully financed by the government. It offers a sum insured of Rs.5 lakh per family for secondary care and tertiary care. Health Benefit Packages covers surgery, medical and day care treatments,....Read More

Poshan Pakhwada

Poshan Pakhwada 2024 is being organized from 9th March till 23rd March, 2024. The focus of mass sensitization and community activities would be around the following main themes- Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi (PBPB)- towards better Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) September is celebrated as Rashtriya Poshan Maah across the country. Tribal, Traditional, Regional & Local dietary practices focused on sensitization around nutrition Health of pregnant women & Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices The Ministry of Women & Child Development is the nodal Ministry for coordinating activities during the Poshan Pakhwada. In the State/UT, Department of Women &....Read More

Food colouring agents

The Karnataka government has banned use of food coloring agents in Gobi Manchurian and cotton candy across the state over health concerns, primarily because eateries use food colouring agents like Rhodamine-B and Carmoisine, which studies have shown to be toxic. Rhodamine B (RhB) is a chemical compound commonly employed in synthetic dyes for colouring silk, jute, leather, cotton, and wool, as well as in the cosmetics and plastics industries. Its low cost, however, also makes it a popular choice for food colouring. Of the 171 samples collected from eateries across the state, 107 were prepared using unsafe chemicals like Tartrazine,....Read More

SheRNI initiative

The She Research Network India has been launched by the University Grants Commission’s Information and Library Network Centre. This initiative is designed to achieve equal representation of women scientists across various research areas. The SheRNI website is set to connect 81,818 profiles of Indian women involved in science and research fields. Furthermore, it encompasses an extensive collection of 675,313 publications and 11,543 patents, underscoring the crucial role women play in advancing scientific progress and encouraging innovation. This platform empowers female scientists and faculty members to establish strong professional networks, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.      Read More

In recognition of country’s tireless efforts to combat Measles and Rubella, India has been bestowed with the prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award by The Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington D.C., USA. The Measles and Rubella Partnership comprises a multi-agency planning committee, including the American Red Cross, BMGF, GAVI, US CDC, UNF, UNICEF, and WHO, all dedicated to reducing global measles deaths and preventing rubella illness. ABOUT MEASLES Measles is a highly contagious virus, spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing. It is caused by a single-stranded, enveloped RNA....Read More

A Kerala school has introduced a humanoid as a teacher. Named Iris, the humanoid was unveiled last month at KTCT Higher Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram in collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech Private Limited. According to Makerlabs, Iris was built as part of the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL), a 2021 NITI Aayog project to boost students’ extracurricular activities in schools. Iris can speak three languages and also answer difficult questions, along with features including voice assistant, interactive learning, manipulation capabilities, and mobilities. Equipped with a dedicated Intel processor and a coprocessor for maneuvering tasks, the robot offers seamless performance and responsiveness. With....Read More

PARAKH

National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) has introduced a new “holistic” report card that incorporates feedback from parents, classmates, and even self-evaluation by students to track their overall progress regularly. PARAKH, a standard-setting body under the NCERT, has devised the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) for foundational stage (Classes 1 and 2), preparatory stage (Classes 3 to 5) and middle stage (Classes 6 to 8) and is currently working on developing one for the secondary stage. The NCERT has asked all states to either adopt the HPC or adapt it according to their requirements. The HPC, aligned with the....Read More

‘Poshan Utsav’

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) organized the ‘Poshan Utsav’ in New Delhi, aiming to advocate and spread the importance of proper nutrition. The ministry unveiled the ‘Poshan Utsav Book’ and introduce a “cartoon coalition” in support of the POSHAN cause. Curated by the Deendayal Research Institute (DRI) and backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the ‘Poshan Utsav Book’ is crafted to promote cultural heritage and traditional nutritional practices. Designed as an atlas on food, the book provides insights from cultural, social, economic, and scientific angles.Read More

This campaign is an effort for observing World’s Birth defect day, which is observed on 3rd of March every year and the National Birth Defect Awareness Month is an initiative in raising awareness for all birth defects and improve the care and treatment for children. Six percent of children are born with Birth Defects every year worldwide. The theme of this National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024 is “Breaking Barriers: inclusive support for children with birth defects”. The birth defects awareness campaign would be focusing on the awareness about prevention, early identification and timely management. The month-long activities are planned....Read More

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