Author: Deshwale National Desk

India’s healthcare sector relies on extensive data collection to monitor trends and improve services. Two key nationwide surveys—Household Social Consumption: Health and the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)—play a vital role in assessing public health and access to medical services. Household Social Consumption: Health Survey Conducted every five years by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), this survey provides critical data on: The latest available report from 2017-18 is accessible on the MoSPI website, offering insights into India’s evolving healthcare landscape. National Family Health Survey (NFHS) Conducted every three years by the…

The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, has introduced the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY). This Central Sector Sub-scheme, part of the ongoing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), is set for a four-year period from FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27, with an estimated outlay of ₹6,000 crore. This includes ₹3,000 crore from public finance and an equal amount from private investment. Key components of PM-MKSSY: National fisheries digital platform (NFDP): Launched on 11th September 2024 under PM-MKSSY, the NFDP aims to formalise the Indian fisheries and aquaculture sector by creating a…

In a heartfelt ceremony, Mauritius has bestowed its highest civilian honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK), upon India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. This accolade shines a light on the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. During the 57th National Day celebrations in Port Louis, President Dharambeer Gokhool presented the award to Modi. Accepting the honour, Modi expressed his gratitude, saying, “I accept this award with humility and gratitude. I dedicate it to your ancestors who came from India centuries ago and all their generations.” He further emphasised that this…

The National Housing Bank (NHB) has released its “Trends and Progress of Housing in India 2024” report, highlighting significant growth in the housing sector. As of 30 September 2024, individual housing loans outstanding reached ₹33.53 lakh crore, marking a 14% increase over the previous year. The report indicates that the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low-Income Groups (LIG) accounted for 39% of these loans, the Middle-Income Group (MIG) for 44%, and the High-Income Group (HIG) for 17%. During the half-year ending 30 September 2024, ₹4.10 lakh crore in individual housing loans were disbursed, with ₹9.07 lakh crore disbursed over the…

The Indian government has introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 to overhaul existing immigration laws. The bill proposes up to five years in jail and ₹5 lakh fines for individuals entering India without valid documents. It also strengthens visa regulations and grants authorities the power to deny visas on national security grounds. The bill aims to regulate the entry, stay, and departure of foreigners. It introduces mandatory registration and tracking for visitors and requires them to report address and employment changes. Non-compliance could lead to visa cancellations and deportations. Additionally, the law tightens rules against human trafficking and illegal…

The Telangana government has unveiled the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme, aiming to provide financial assistance to unemployed youth from SC, ST, BC, and minority communities. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that the scheme will allocate ₹6,000 crore to support 5 lakh beneficiaries, each receiving ₹3 lakh to pursue self-employment opportunities. Application process and timeline The government will issue a notification on March 15, inviting applications from eligible candidates. The application window will remain open until April 5. Subsequently, authorities will verify applications between April 6 and May 31. Successful applicants will receive sanction letters on June 2, coinciding…

વાયુસેનાના વડા (CAS) એર ચીફ માર્શલ એપી સિંહે વિકસતા ભૂ-વ્યૂહાત્મક પરિદૃશ્યમાં ઉભરતા સુરક્ષા પડકારોનો સામનો કરવા માટે ઝડપી ક્ષમતા વધારવાની જરૂરિયાત પર ભાર મૂક્યો. તેઓ વેલિંગ્ટન સ્થિત ડિફેન્સ સર્વિસીસ સ્ટાફ કોલેજ (DSSC) ખાતે કાયમી ફેકલ્ટી સાથે 80માં સ્ટાફ કોર્સમાં ઉપસ્થિત ભારતીય સશસ્ત્ર દળોના વિદ્યાર્થી અધિકારીઓને સંબોધિત કરી રહ્યા હતા. સીએસએ એ 11-12 માર્ચ 2025ના રોજ ડીએસએસસીની મુલાકાત લીધી હતી. એર ચીફ માર્શલ એપી સિંહે કોર્સ અધિકારીઓને પરિવર્તનને સ્વીકારવા, બદલાતા જોખમોનું વિવેચનાત્મક મૂલ્યાંકન કરવા અને ભવિષ્યના સંઘર્ષો માટે અનુકૂલનશીલ વ્યૂહરચના ડિઝાઇન કરવાનો આગ્રહ કર્યો હતો. સંયુક્ત કાર્યના મહત્વ પર ભાર મૂકતા, તેમણે લડાઈ અસરકારકતા વધારવા માટે ત્રણેય સેવાઓ વચ્ચે સંકલિત તાલીમ અને ઓપરેશનલ સિનર્જીની જરૂરિયાત પર ભાર મૂક્યો હતો. તેમના સંબોધનમાં, સીએસએ એ ભારતીય વાયુસેના (IAF), તેની ચાલી…

પ્રધાનમંત્રી શ્રી નરેન્દ્ર મોદીએ આજે મોરેશિયસના લોકોને તેમના રાષ્ટ્રીય દિવસની શુભેચ્છા પાઠવી હતી. શ્રી મોદીએ કહ્યું, “આજના કાર્યક્રમો અને ઉજવણીઓમાં ભાગ લેવા માટે આતુર છું.” પ્રધાનમંત્રીએ ગઈકાલની મુખ્ય બેઠકો અને કાર્યક્રમોની હાઇલાઇટ્સ પણ શેર કરી. પ્રધાનમંત્રીએ X પર પોસ્ટ કર્યું: “મોરેશિયસના લોકોને રાષ્ટ્રીય દિવસની શુભકામનાઓ. આજના કાર્યક્રમો અને ઉજવણીઓમાં ભાગ લેવા માટે આતુર છું. અહીં ગઈકાલની હાઇલાઇટ્સ છે, જે મુખ્ય મીટિંગ્સ અને ઇવેન્ટ્સ સાથે ખૂબ જ ઘટનાપૂર્ણ હતી…”

India’s pharmaceutical sector marked a significant milestone in 2023, securing the 11th position in global export value. Contributing 3% to the world’s total pharmaceutical exports, the industry continues to expand its footprint, reinforcing India’s status as a key player in global healthcare. To maintain high standards of medicine quality, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have intensified regulatory efforts. Since December 2022, risk-based inspections have been conducted across drug manufacturing and testing units. Out of 905 facilities inspected, 694 faced regulatory actions, including license suspensions and production halts, addressing concerns over…

India has emerged as the world’s fifth most polluted country, with 13 of the 20 most polluted cities globally located within its borders, according to a new air quality report. The findings highlight an escalating crisis as pollution levels in many Indian cities surpass international safety standards by a significant margin. The report reveals that six of the world’s ten most polluted cities are in India, with PM2.5 concentrations exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) limits by over ten times in at least 35 locations. This places millions at risk of severe health conditions, including respiratory diseases and cardiovascular issues. While…