Steps taken to strengthen district level health system
Under the National Health Mission, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs including strengthening of health care system based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under National Health Mission. Government of India provides approval for the proposal in the form of […]
27 States Advancing PM Ekta Malls to Promote ODOP, GI, and Handicrafts Products
All States are encouraged to establish PM Ekta Mall (Unity Mall), announced in the Union Budget 2023-24, for the promotion and sale of ODOP products (One District, One Product), Geographical Indication (GI) products, and other handicrafts from across the country. The Proposed Mall has provision for dedicated space for each Union Territory and State to […]
Measures to curb tobacco use among women and children
As per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) -I (2009-10) and GATS-2 (2016-17) conducted among age group of 15 years and above there is a decline in tobacco use among women from 20.3% to 14.2%. Further, Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted for school-going children of age group 13-15 years reported a decline in tobacco […]
Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme, a total of 16,912 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened till 30.6.2025; target is to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 2027
Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme, a total of 16,912 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened till 30.6.2025. State- and Union-territory-wise number of JAKs opened is at Annexure. 2,110 medicines and 315 surgicals, medical consumables and devices are under the scheme product basket, covering all major therapeutic groups, such as cardiovascular, anti-cancers, […]
Overall, 7 Nano Urea plants have been setup by Fertilizer Companies with total production capacity of all these Nano Urea plants presently in operation is 27.22 crore bottles (500 ml each) per annum
The Government of India is not directly involved in setting up of Nano-Fertilizers Plants across the country. Overall 7 Nano Urea plants have been set up by Fertilizer Companies with total production capacity of all these Nano Urea plants presently in operation is 27.22 crore bottles (500 ml each) per annum. Further, 3 Nano DAP plants have been […]
DPIIT signs MoU with Ather Energy to strengthen EV manufacturing and clean mobility ecosystem
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ather Energy Limited, an Indian electric vehicle manufacturer, to accelerate the growth of India’s clean mobility and advanced manufacturing sectors. The collaboration is being undertaken as part of the Build in Bharat initiative […]
Update on Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana Cards
On 29th October 2024, the Government of India expanded the scope of the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to include all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their socio-economic status. Under this initiative, beneficiaries will receive free treatment benefits of up to ₹5 lakh per year through Ayushman […]
Update on thalassemia patients registered across country
As of July 2025, a total of 4,361 thalassemia patients have been registered nationwide on sickle cell portal, with 2,579 of them being children under the age of 12. In 2023, a dedicated thalassemia module was integrated into the Sickle Cell Portal to enable states to enter records of existing thalassemia patients. Regular monitoring, follow-up, […]
Malnutrition rates reach alarming levels in Gaza, WHO warns
27 July 2025 - Malnutrition is on a dangerous trajectory in the Gaza Strip, marked by a spike in deaths in July. Of 74 malnutrition-related deaths in 2025, 63 occurred in July – including 24 children under five, a child over five, and 38 adults. Most of these people were declared dead on arrival at health facilities […]
Roche presents new insights in Alzheimer’s disease research across its diagnostics and pharmaceutical portfolios at AAIC
Basel, 28 July 2025 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that new data from its Alzheimer’s development portfolio is being presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Toronto, Canada (July 27-30). These data exemplify the comprehensive approach Roche is taking in addressing Alzheimer’s across the entire patient journey. Featured oral presentations include the latest […]
