Centre asks states to improve school health
coverage
Human Resource Development Ministry asked states and UT’s to strengthen the implementation of Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakran (RBSK) and Weekly Iron Folic Acid (WIFS), in recent times it found that coverage under the RBSK and the WIFS low against the enrolment figures of children in schools. HRD asked to implement these schemes along with Mid-Day Meal (MDM) programme.
The RBSK and the WIFS are two health-related interventions under the National Health Mission. New-borns to 18-year-olds are screened for birth defects, diseases, deficiencies, development delays and disabilities under the RBSK…..
Human Resource Development Ministry asked states and UT’s to strengthen the implementation of Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakran (RBSK) and Weekly Iron Folic Acid (WIFS), in recent times it found that coverage under the RBSK and the WIFS low against the enrolment figures of children in schools. HRD asked to implement these schemes along with Mid-Day Meal (MDM) programme.
The RBSK and the WIFS are two health-related interventions under the National Health Mission. New-borns to 18-year-olds are screened for birth defects, diseases, deficiencies, development delays and disabilities under the RBSK…..
Children above the age of six are screened
through school education programmes and pre-schoolers at Anganwadi Centres.
The WIFS programme seeks to address the high
prevalence of anaemia among adolescents — particularly girls — by providing
them weekly Iron Folic Acid (IFA) tablets.
Data submitted by States and UTs for the annual work plan and budget for the MDM programme for the ongoing fiscal has shown inadequate coverage of the two health interventions. Some of the States which lagged behind on this count last year included undivided Andhra Pradesh, Bihar (where health coverage was as low as 17 per cent and IFA distribution 16 per cent), Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
To improve school health coverage, the HRD Ministry has asked……….
All States and UTs to put in place
institutional mechanisms for effective convergence of the RBSK and the WIFS
with the three main school education programmes — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, MDM
and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan.
In a letter, Secretary (School Education &
Literacy) in the HRD Ministry, Rajarshi Bhattacharya, has suggested the
designation of a nodal officer for school health in the Education Department of
all States and UTs, proper micro plans for school health check-ups, and proper
modality for timely collection and storage of monthly IFA tablets.
Uttarakhand submits Ganga action plan to centre
The Uttarakhand government on 17th September submitted its Rs 9,478-crore action plan to the Centre to clean the Ganga from Gaumukh to Haridwar in the state. The government had mentioned 13 broad proposals through which the river could be cleaned. However, there was no mention of cleaning highly polluted rivers such as Rispana and Bindal in Dehradun that are causing huge pollution in the Ganga.
Among the proposals, the government said…
The Uttarakhand government on 17th September submitted its Rs 9,478-crore action plan to the Centre to clean the Ganga from Gaumukh to Haridwar in the state. The government had mentioned 13 broad proposals through which the river could be cleaned. However, there was no mention of cleaning highly polluted rivers such as Rispana and Bindal in Dehradun that are causing huge pollution in the Ganga.
Among the proposals, the government said…
It would create new sewage systems at 132
locations in the state at a cost of Rs 7,634 crore.
Pledged to construct 590,000 new toilet
facilities at 730 locations at a cost of Rs 219 crore.
Biodigester mobile toilets along the Chardham
yatra route would also be constructed.
Will create new solid waste management systems
at a cost of Rs 829.66 crore but did not elaborate how it will collect the
garbage in the state where millions of pilgrims and tourists visit every year.
The government also committed to setting up
common effluent treatment plants at various locations to check the industrial
pollution in the river Ganga.
A total of 159 locations have been identified
in the state along the river and its tributaries where new crematoriums could
be built.
Plan to reduce infant mortality
The Centre on 18th September launched a programme to reduce infant mortality and bring down the number of deaths to a single digit by 2030 from the current 29 deaths per 1,000 live births. The ‘India Newborn Action Plan (INAP),’ inaugurated by Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, is the first step towards arresting infant deaths.
Asserting that India can reduce the deaths through “simple, cost-effective interventions” before and immediately after delivery, Dr. Vardhan said of the 2.8 million who die at birth worldwide, India contributes seven lakh. “These are preventable deaths and now we have an action plan to do it. I don’t believe in long-range targets. We must achieve our goal within a short time,” he said.
INAP has been prepared with the help of expertise drawn from distinguished members of a Technical Resource Group
The programme will be implemented under the existing Reproductive, Maternal, Child Health and Adolescents Plus (RMNCHA+) framework. The Minister said it would be carried out with the extensive outreach mechanisms used for fighting polio.
The Centre on 18th September launched a programme to reduce infant mortality and bring down the number of deaths to a single digit by 2030 from the current 29 deaths per 1,000 live births. The ‘India Newborn Action Plan (INAP),’ inaugurated by Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, is the first step towards arresting infant deaths.
Asserting that India can reduce the deaths through “simple, cost-effective interventions” before and immediately after delivery, Dr. Vardhan said of the 2.8 million who die at birth worldwide, India contributes seven lakh. “These are preventable deaths and now we have an action plan to do it. I don’t believe in long-range targets. We must achieve our goal within a short time,” he said.
INAP has been prepared with the help of expertise drawn from distinguished members of a Technical Resource Group
The programme will be implemented under the existing Reproductive, Maternal, Child Health and Adolescents Plus (RMNCHA+) framework. The Minister said it would be carried out with the extensive outreach mechanisms used for fighting polio.
Mahabubnagar turns investment hub
According to Government of Telangana three Multinatinal companies will invest in Mahabubnagar district of the state. The companies are Procter and Gamble, Johnson and Johnson and Cogent
CM of state Chandra Sekhar Rao on 18th September inaugurated two manufacturing facilities of Cogent (Rs. 200 crore) and Procter and Gamble (Rs. 900 crore) also laid foundation stone for another Rs. 400 crore manufacturing facility of another industrial giant Johnson and Johnson.
Procter and Gamble set up its manufacturing unit in 170 acres of land
Johnson and Johnson unit for which Mr. Rao laid the foundation in Kothur with an investment of Rs 400 crore would provide employment to nearly 1,500 people. The company had also indicated to Mr. Rao that it could look at an additional investment of nearly Rs 4,000 crore in its phase two expansion, sources in the CMO disclosed. This world class facility would manufacture personal hygiene and skin care products, according to its Managing Director Vikas Srivastava.
According to Government of Telangana three Multinatinal companies will invest in Mahabubnagar district of the state. The companies are Procter and Gamble, Johnson and Johnson and Cogent
CM of state Chandra Sekhar Rao on 18th September inaugurated two manufacturing facilities of Cogent (Rs. 200 crore) and Procter and Gamble (Rs. 900 crore) also laid foundation stone for another Rs. 400 crore manufacturing facility of another industrial giant Johnson and Johnson.
Procter and Gamble set up its manufacturing unit in 170 acres of land
Johnson and Johnson unit for which Mr. Rao laid the foundation in Kothur with an investment of Rs 400 crore would provide employment to nearly 1,500 people. The company had also indicated to Mr. Rao that it could look at an additional investment of nearly Rs 4,000 crore in its phase two expansion, sources in the CMO disclosed. This world class facility would manufacture personal hygiene and skin care products, according to its Managing Director Vikas Srivastava.
Punjab’s rural water supply scheme rated the
best
The 16 World Bank mission while rating praising Punjab's implementation of of a Rs. 1280 crore Punjab Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (PRWSS) project Phase-I as the best in the country. The project has not only exceeded the implementation targets under water supply component by 127%, but was also providing water connections to each household in a village but also runs about 50 schemes daily.
These observations were made by a WB team led by S. Poddipireddy during a meeting with the Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to assess the progress made under the ongoing World Bank aided project.
Mr Poddipireddy said that water meters have been installed in 196 villages and more than 961 villages implemented under the project have achieved 100 per cent connectivity with each house having a tap installed. In 2083 villages, Gram Panchayat Water and Sanitation Committees (GPWSCs) have been established where villagers operate and maintain their schemes on sustainable basis without any financial assistance from the government. Some villages have also generated funds ranging from one to 10 lakh to operate and maintain the projects in their villages.
The 16 World Bank mission while rating praising Punjab's implementation of of a Rs. 1280 crore Punjab Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (PRWSS) project Phase-I as the best in the country. The project has not only exceeded the implementation targets under water supply component by 127%, but was also providing water connections to each household in a village but also runs about 50 schemes daily.
These observations were made by a WB team led by S. Poddipireddy during a meeting with the Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to assess the progress made under the ongoing World Bank aided project.
Mr Poddipireddy said that water meters have been installed in 196 villages and more than 961 villages implemented under the project have achieved 100 per cent connectivity with each house having a tap installed. In 2083 villages, Gram Panchayat Water and Sanitation Committees (GPWSCs) have been established where villagers operate and maintain their schemes on sustainable basis without any financial assistance from the government. Some villages have also generated funds ranging from one to 10 lakh to operate and maintain the projects in their villages.
Sushma Swaraj inaugurates Nalanda University
Ancient Nalanda University was on 19th September formally inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. The Centre had already allotted Rs. 2,727 crore, which would be spent in building a high class campus of the university in 10 years
Nalanda was in ancient Magadha kingdom, which is present day Bihar. It was a religious centre of learning from the fifth century. It flourished during the reign of sakraditya. The school attracted scholars and students from as far away as Tibet, China, Greece, and Greater Iran. Nalanda was ransacked and destroyed by an army of the Muslim Mamluk Dynasty under Bakhtiyar Khilji in c.?1197 CE.
Ancient Nalanda University was on 19th September formally inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. The Centre had already allotted Rs. 2,727 crore, which would be spent in building a high class campus of the university in 10 years
Nalanda was in ancient Magadha kingdom, which is present day Bihar. It was a religious centre of learning from the fifth century. It flourished during the reign of sakraditya. The school attracted scholars and students from as far away as Tibet, China, Greece, and Greater Iran. Nalanda was ransacked and destroyed by an army of the Muslim Mamluk Dynasty under Bakhtiyar Khilji in c.?1197 CE.
Govt. tied with Gates foundation
The Government has tied up with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to promote toilet use in the country. To ensure universal sanitation in India with the objective of addressing sanitation-related health concerns, the Ministry of Urban Development and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have, in principle, agreed on a partnership to promote user-friendly toilets. Bill Gates said the foundation’s core competency is research and technology promotion and would like to share it with the Government of India. Further to the discussions, it has been agreed that the Ministry of Urban Development and the foundation would cooperate in four areas
The Government has tied up with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to promote toilet use in the country. To ensure universal sanitation in India with the objective of addressing sanitation-related health concerns, the Ministry of Urban Development and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have, in principle, agreed on a partnership to promote user-friendly toilets. Bill Gates said the foundation’s core competency is research and technology promotion and would like to share it with the Government of India. Further to the discussions, it has been agreed that the Ministry of Urban Development and the foundation would cooperate in four areas
Innovative technology demonstration in respect
of toilets and sewage management
Promoting decentralised sewerage systems that
enable disposal of sewage at habitation level rather than pooling of sewage
Capacity building in sanitation sector and
Promoting the use of toilets.
About 12 million urban households do not have
toilet facilities at present.
TS seeks 40% share in Central taxes
The Telangana state has urged the 14th Finance Commission to allocate 40 percent of central tax revenues as tax devolution to states. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on 19th September told the panel that 40 percent devolution can easily be accommodated by a marginal reduction of five percent in the Centre's expenditure on state subjects.
He also sought waiver of outstanding central loans to the state, estimated to be Rs.6,000 crore. The commission headed by Y. Venugopal Reddy held consultations with the state government.
KCR stated that the state favours the introduction of Goods and Service Tax (GST), Rao called for ensuring that there is no accentuation of vertical imbalances and compromise of autonomy of states.
He suggested that petroleum and liquor be kept out of the purview of the GST. Finance minister Etela Rajender earlier said that the undivided Andhra Pradesh had lost Rs.17,595 crore since the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2005, but the Centre had compensated only Rs.5,000 crore.
According to him, the Centre still owes Rs.12,000 crore in VAT collections to undivided state, of which Telangana's share is Rs.5,126 crore.
The chief minister pointed out that the growth of the economy slipped from 10.5 percent in the period 2005-06 to 2009-10 to 4.5 percent in 2012-13. The major challenge before the state government is not only to regain the growth momentum but also make it inclusive.
He said the government was planning to provide Rs.50,000 crore for the development of SCs and Rs.25,000 crore for Backward Classes over the five-year period of 2014-19.
The Telangana state has urged the 14th Finance Commission to allocate 40 percent of central tax revenues as tax devolution to states. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on 19th September told the panel that 40 percent devolution can easily be accommodated by a marginal reduction of five percent in the Centre's expenditure on state subjects.
He also sought waiver of outstanding central loans to the state, estimated to be Rs.6,000 crore. The commission headed by Y. Venugopal Reddy held consultations with the state government.
KCR stated that the state favours the introduction of Goods and Service Tax (GST), Rao called for ensuring that there is no accentuation of vertical imbalances and compromise of autonomy of states.
He suggested that petroleum and liquor be kept out of the purview of the GST. Finance minister Etela Rajender earlier said that the undivided Andhra Pradesh had lost Rs.17,595 crore since the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2005, but the Centre had compensated only Rs.5,000 crore.
According to him, the Centre still owes Rs.12,000 crore in VAT collections to undivided state, of which Telangana's share is Rs.5,126 crore.
The chief minister pointed out that the growth of the economy slipped from 10.5 percent in the period 2005-06 to 2009-10 to 4.5 percent in 2012-13. The major challenge before the state government is not only to regain the growth momentum but also make it inclusive.
He said the government was planning to provide Rs.50,000 crore for the development of SCs and Rs.25,000 crore for Backward Classes over the five-year period of 2014-19.
TCS another achievement
The number of female employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has crossed the one-lakh mark, making it the country's biggest employer of women in the private sector. Women now comprise one-third of the IT major's 3.06 lakh workforce. This makes TCS, also the most valued company in India, one of the top employers of women in the technology sector globally. The top slot is held by IBM, which has an estimated 1.3 lakh women out of a workforce of 4.31 lakh.
The number of female employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has crossed the one-lakh mark, making it the country's biggest employer of women in the private sector. Women now comprise one-third of the IT major's 3.06 lakh workforce. This makes TCS, also the most valued company in India, one of the top employers of women in the technology sector globally. The top slot is held by IBM, which has an estimated 1.3 lakh women out of a workforce of 4.31 lakh.
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