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
Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs
This category contains all new schemes and Programs in Factly Articles for Prelims. You can find all relevant updates on Schemes and Programs on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
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
Kerala tops the list for best performing State in health
The NITI Aayog has released the second edition of its State Health Index 2019 in a report titled “Healthy States, Progressive India: Report on Rank of States and UTs” The report has been prepared by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the health ministry and with technical assistance from the World Bank The index analyses overall… Continue reading Kerala tops the list for best performing State in health
31.4% of Indian children will be stunted by 2022: report
According to a report prepared by the UN World Food Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, going by the current trends, 31.4% under five years will still be stunted by 2022. The report has noted that food grain yields in India have risen 33% over the last 20 years, but… Continue reading 31.4% of Indian children will be stunted by 2022: report
Five countries had zero malaria cases in 2018: WHO
According to WHO’s E-2020 initiative: 2019 progress report, 5 countries viz. China, Iran, Malaysia Timor-Leste and El Salvador reported no indigenous cases of malaria in 2018. China and El Salvador reported zero cases for the second consecutive year; Iran, Malaysia and Timor-Leste had zero cases of malaria for the first time in 2018. In 2015,… Continue reading Five countries had zero malaria cases in 2018: WHO
Human trafficking within borders especially challenging issue: U.S. report
The USA has retained India in Tier 2 list of countries in 2019 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. The report categorises countries into three groups based on the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). The TVPA is a US legislation that requires an annual report from the State Department on status of human trafficking in countries… Continue reading Human trafficking within borders especially challenging issue: U.S. report
