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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - April 2019

Apr 2019

Sep 14, 2025

AIIMS Becomes First Govt Medical College in India to Train on da Vinci Robotic System

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi inaugurated the advanced da Vinci Surgical Robot at its Skills, E-Learning and Telemedicine (SET) Facility, marking a significant milestone in robotic surgery training in India.
This was the first installation of the da Vinci system for training at a government medical college in the country.
The new robotic platform, provided by Intuitive Surgical under a memorandum of understanding, makes AIIMS Delhi the only institution in India with two robotic systems dedicated solely to training.
The facility already houses a Hugo robotic trainer by Medtronic, offering comprehensive, hands-on robotic surgery training for students, residents, nurses, and faculty.

Rashtriya Poshan Maah Kicks Off in Puducherry, Emphasizes Balanced Diets

In September 2025, the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah inaugurated in Puducherry. Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan said that good nutrition is the foundation for a healthy and developed India.
Underlining the theme of this year's Nutrition Month, people to reduce sugar, salt, and oil intake and adopt balanced diets and regular exercise to prevent lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.

Sep 12, 2025

Tribal Affairs Ministry Launches Adi Sanskriti Digital Learning Platform

In a step to blend tradition with technology, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Beta Version of Adi Sanskriti at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during the National Conference on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan.
The platform inaugurated by Durgadas Uikey, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, marking a new era in the preservation, education, and promotion of India's tribal artforms.
Envisioned as the world's first Digital University for tribal culture, Adi Sanskriti aims not only to safeguard traditions but also to enable livelihoods by connecting artisans with global markets.

Sep 11, 2025

IIM Ahmedabad to Inaugurate First Global Campus in Dubai

The Union Minister for Education, Government of India, Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Dubai campus of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) in September 2025.
This inauguration done along with his counterpart H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, UAE Minister of Higher Education.
Pradhan's two-day official visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in the field of education fostering academic excellence and innovations, and exploring new avenues of partnership to meet the aspirations of the students and youths of both the countries.

SAI and IIT Delhi Join Forces to Boost Sports Innovation

Marking a strategic leap for sports science and innovation in India, the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Sports Science Research (SAI-NCSSR) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
The initiative aims to integrate cutting-edge science and indigenous innovation into sports performance, in alignment with the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat and Garv se Swadeshi visions.
The MoU, signed in September 2025, was overseen by Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, who highlighted that the collaboration symbolises the government's focus on making Indian athletes globally competitive through scientific support.
The initiative prioritizes the development of indigenous sports equipment, reducing dependency on imports and encouraging Swadeshi solutions.

Sep 10, 2025

Coal India and NSTFDC Signed MoU to Empower Tribal Students via Eklavya Schools

In a landmark move to promote inclusive education and holistic development for India's tribal youth, Coal India Limited (CIL) and the National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in September 2025. This collaboration focuses on enhancing support for students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) through targeted interventions in digital education, health, and career guidance.
The initiative, titled "Empowering Tribal Students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools through Digital Access, Career Mentorship, Menstrual Hygiene, and Teacher Capacity Building," aims to use education and technology as tools for social transformation in tribal regions.

Sep 09, 2025

Madya Pradesh Universities to Teach Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, other Indian Languages

The Madhya Pradesh government announced a unique initiative to address the growing disputes over language across India. Against the backdrop of tensions seen in states like Maharashtra and Karnataka, the state's BJP-led government decided to introduce special courses on Indian languages in its universities.
The Higher Education Department confirmed that 17 universities across Madhya Pradesh will begin offering courses in major Indian languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Oriya.

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