Government launches PENCiL portal to strengthen enforcement of child labour laws Content Editor: Dr. Anamika December 7, 2024 at 1:30:00 PM Child Labour, Child Welfare, Child health The Government has developed an online portal called ‘Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour (PENCiL)’ to enforce the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act of 1986. The portal consists of five components: Central Government State Government District Project Societies Child Tracking System Complaint corner District Nodal Officers (DNOs) have been appointed to ensure strict implementation of the Act. The Ministry has framed a model State Action Plan (SAP ) with action points for State Governments to eradicate child labor, including among migrant, girl, and SC/ST children. Click here to read more. Previous Next

03. Diabetes remission through intermittent, calorie-restricted diet - Study findings 03. Diabetes remission through intermittent, calorie-restricted diet - Study findings December 25, 2022 The Hindu Clinical research findings A small randomised, control trial with intermittent calorie-restricted diet carried out in people with type-2 diabetes was able to achieve remission in nearly 50% of the participants in the intervention group at the end of three months of follow-up after the trial. The trial lasted for three months. Even at 12 months of follow-up, remission was seen in 44% of the participants. All participants who achieved remission had completely stopped taking any drug to control blood sugar, and the remission lasted at least one year. Even with the more stringent criteria for complete remission, which describes a return to normal measures of glucose metabolism (HbA1c in the normal range, and fasting blood glucose of 100 mg/dL) of at least one year duration in the absence of any anti-diabetic drugs, 33.3% (12/36) of participants in the intervention group achieved complete remission.

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100-Days national campaign: Amplifying awareness to empower women Content Editor: Dr. Shayari Nag July 2, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM Women Empowerment, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Women Health The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) launched a nationwide campaign to empower women over the next 100 days. From June 21st to October 4th, 2024, the campaign aims to raise awareness about critical women-centric issues. It will focus on amplifying awareness and outreach on women's empowerment through nationwide enrollment drives and educational sessions . Minister Savitri Thakur highlighted successful government programs, which are critical tools in achieving this goal of women's empowerment. These include: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana PM Awas Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission Poshan Abhiyaan Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) The MWCD is training local workers from its SANKALP program, which operates in 693 districts, to deliver services and information to women effectively. The campaign will empower women in education, health, livelihood opportunities, and social security. Click here to read more. Previous Next

Brain ages at different paces in accordance to social and physical environments Content Editor: Dr. Soundhar October 26, 2024 at 7:44:04 PM Brain health, Aging, Universal Health This study involved 5306 diverse participants across 15 countries published in Nature medicine, involving University of Surrey where they measured brain aging using advanced brain clocks based on deep learning of brain networks. They quantified brain age gaps in healthy individuals and those with neurodegenerative conditions by analyzing data from functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI) and electroencephalography(EEG). Study showed that in countries with high inequality, the brain tends to age faster and participants with dementia exhibited critical brain age gaps. It also highlighted sex differences such as women in Latin American countries(LAC) showed greater gaps in brain age. It has profound implications on understanding interaction between macro factors and mechanisms that underlie brain aging and integrates multiple dimensions of diversity into brain health research offering a new framework for personalized medicine. Click here to read more Previous Next

World asthma day: Need for education empowerment Content Editor: Dr. Gurumurthy May 16, 2024 at 2:30:00 PM Asthma, Chronic Respiratory Disease, Self-care World Asthma Day, celebrated since 1998 on the first Tuesday of May , is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma and the World Health Organization. This year, it was celebrated on May 7, with the theme "Asthma Education Empowers." Asthma is a leading cause of premature deaths in low and middle-income countries. For patients, education focuses on understanding asthma symptoms, proper medication use, reducing exposure, assessing asthma control, and managing worsening conditions . The goal is to empower self-care, improve medication adherence, and reduce emergencies, healthcare costs, and absenteeism. For healthcare workers, the focus is on gaining the necessary knowledge and skills for effective asthma diagnosis, management, and patient support. Click here to read more. Previous Next

04. Gambian panel blames Haryana firm for cough syrup deaths 04. Gambian panel blames Haryana firm for cough syrup deaths December 24, 2022 The Hindu Pharmaco-Vigilance Cough syrup made in India and sold in The Gambia contained “unacceptable levels” of the toxins diethylene glycol (DEG) and ethylene glycol (EG), according to tests conducted by a Swiss laboratory. Samples of the syrup, made by Haryana-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals, were sent for analysis by The Gambian government as part of its investigation into an epidemic of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), suspected to have killed at least 70 children in The Gambia between July and October 2022.

Digital divide in healthcare: Insights from marginalised young adults in LMICs Content Editor: Dr. Urmimala June 13, 2025 at 4:30:00 AM Digital divide, Health information, Inequities in Health, LGBTQA+ The Digital Health and Rights Project and the University of Warwick conducted a study in which they interviewed 302 young adults in Colombia , Ghana , Vietnam , and Kenya . The participants were aged 18–30 and included gay men, men who have sex with men, transgender individuals, cisgender women, people living with HIV, and sex workers. Key findings: High smartphone and internet costs limited access. Young women were disproportionately affected , as access to devices was often controlled by other family members, owing to their financial dependence. Around 75% reported that technology increased their risk of verbal/physical abuse, stalking, and blackmail. Poor data protection also contributed to their reluctance to seek health information online. Many participants expressed hesitation to report such abuse to the police due to fear of stigma and the possibile mistreatment. Overall, they expressed a strong interest in training on their rights, artificial intelligence, and digital empowerment. Previous Next

Revolutionizing Indian homes for energy efficiency and sustainability. Revolutionizing Indian homes for energy efficiency and sustainability. Content Editor: Dr Sumana Mukhopadhyay November 27, 2023 Press Information Bureau Sustainable environment, Efficient energy , E- cooking Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has launched the National Efficient Cooking Program (NECP) and the Energy Efficient Fans Program (EEFP). This was launched with the aim of achieving independent and sustainable energy consumption. NECP promotes non-solar/electricity-based induction cookstoves, aligning with the Go-Electric initiative. EESL aims to distribute 20 lakh induction cookstoves, reducing environmental impact and offering low-cost cooking solutions. EEFP focuses on deploying one crore 5-star energy-efficient ceiling fans, aiming to reduce residential electricity consumption by nearly 20%. This also benefits consumers by cost-cutting their electricity bills. This initiative complements the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group's efforts. Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh, emphasized the strategic shift to electric cooking, highlighting the affordability and benefits for ordinary citizens. The transition will reduce the reliance on outside sources of energy. It can reduce the expense of cooking fuel for the ordinary person. The NCEP and EEFP programs will target promoting efficient, sustainable, safe, and affordable cooking and appliance use. EESL CEO Shri Vishal Kapoor noted the impact of past initiatives like UJALA and the Street-lighting National Program in reducing energy consumption and cutting CO2 emissions.

K-FON gets Flagged Off Content Editor: Dr. Akhila Nandan June 18, 2023 at 5:41:10 PM Free internet, Below poverty line, Digital India, Kerala ◦ The Kerala Chief Minister, Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates the first phase of Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON) on June 5, 2023. ◦ This is an initiative to provide free and fast internet services to 20 lakhs below poverty-line families and 30,000 government institutions at affordable rates. ◦ This could keep the people in Kerala linked by the thread of network irrespective of their monetary and social status and offer non-discriminatory services. ◦ The Rs 1,611-crore KFON project is a joint venture of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and Kerala State IIT Infrastructure Limited. ◦ It was announced in 2017 and implemented in 2021 led by Central PSU Bharat Electronics Limited and PriceWaterhouseCoopers International Limited is the consultant of the project. ◦ Hopefully this trailblazing intervention would definitely bear fruits. Previous Next