Despite decriminalising homosexuality, India has abstained from voting in favour of LGBTQ rights at the United Nations Human Rights Council. India had also abstained during the 2016 vote on appointment of the Independent Expert. A resolution was moved by Latin American states seeking to renew the mandate of independent expert on protection against violence and… Continue reading India again abstains at U.N. vote on LGBTQ Independent Expert, draws criticism
Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs
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Where India stands in battle against measles, How Sri Lanka eliminated it
WHO has declared Sri Lanka measles free. Sri Lanka is the fifth country in WHO’s Southeast Asia region to eliminate measles. The other four countries are Bhutan, Maldives, DPR Korea and Timor-Leste. Sri Lanka’s success follows its persistent efforts to ensure maximum coverage with two doses of measles and rubella vaccines being provided in the… Continue reading Where India stands in battle against measles, How Sri Lanka eliminated it
27% of children with disabilities have never been to school: UNESCO
According to a report by UNESCO and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), only 61% children with disabilities between ages 5 and 19 attend any educational institution. The report is based on 2011 Census data. Report states that 12% of disabled children had dropped out. 27% of the disabled children had never attended any… Continue reading 27% of children with disabilities have never been to school: UNESCO
Cabinet clears Bill that bars commercial surrogacy
The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019. The Bill had been passed by the last Lok Sabha but lapsed after dissolution of the House. The objectives of the bill are to: a) ensure effective regulation of surrogacy, b) prohibit commercial surrogacy and c) allow ethical altruistic surrogacy to the… Continue reading Cabinet clears Bill that bars commercial surrogacy
West Bengal and Odisha yet to implement BJP-led government’s Poshan Abhiyaan
The ministry of women and child development has informed the Parliament that all states except West Bengal and Odisha are implementing the National Nutrition Mission(NNM), also called Poshan Abhiyaan. The minister also said that states such as Goa and Karnataka have not utilised any of the funds released so far under NNM. Further,the National Family… Continue reading West Bengal and Odisha yet to implement BJP-led government’s Poshan Abhiyaan
WHO launches its first guidelines on self-care interventions for health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched guidelines on self-care interventions for health. The WHO’s first volume of guidelines focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The WHO’s definition of self-care is “the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with… Continue reading WHO launches its first guidelines on self-care interventions for health
82% shortfall in specialists puts healthcare on sick bed
According to data from the Health Ministry, the gap between required and available specialists in health centres, is in the range of 80-99%. Further, there is a wide regional disparity in gap in demand and supply of nurses and pharmacists. For example: UTs and smaller states have a surplus. However, states like Bihar, Himachal Pradesh,… Continue reading 82% shortfall in specialists puts healthcare on sick bed
Govt to launch ‘One Nation One Ration Card’
The central government is working on a plan to launch a One Nation One Ration Card scheme for beneficiaries especially migrant workers to access the Public Distribution System(PDS) from any PDS shop across the country. The aim of the scheme is to provide freedom to beneficiaries as they will not be tied to one PDS… Continue reading Govt to launch ‘One Nation One Ration Card’
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on 26 June. The decision to mark the day was taken in 1987 via resolution 42/112 of the United Nations General Assembly The observance seeks to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. It aims to strengthen action… Continue reading International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Single mothers head 4.5% of all Indian households
According to UN Women’s Report titled “Women’s Progress of the World 2019-2020”, in India, 13 million (4.5% of all households) are run by single mothers. In India, 46.7% of families are couples living with their children, over 31% live in extended families, while single person families account for 12.5% Further, the report has noted that… Continue reading Single mothers head 4.5% of all Indian households
