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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - June 2020

Jun 2020

Apr 04, 2026

CBSE launches Computational Thinking and AI Curriculum for Classes 3–8

At Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 2 April 2026, the Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, launched the CBSE Curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program targets students in classes 3 to 8 and aims to build essential digital skills from an early age. The curriculum is introduced under the Central Board of Secondary Education and will be rolled out in the 2026–27 academic year, reflecting India’s growing focus on technology-driven learning and innovation. It seeks to prepare students for future tech-enabled work and citizenship.

CBSE CT and AI curriculum launched on 2 April 2026
Targets Class 3–8 students
Launched at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced it
Rollout planned for 2026–27
Focus on early digital skills and AI

NCERT granted ‘deemed to be university’ status by UGC

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been granted the status of ‘deemed to be a university’ by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This decision will place NCERT in a distinct category and expand its academic autonomy. The status allows NCERT to design and offer PhD and advanced research programs, and to introduce innovative courses. It is expected to strengthen the council’s role in shaping education policy and curriculum development, supporting school education reforms and research initiatives across India.

NCERT designated as deemed university by UGC
Enhances academic autonomy
Authority to offer PhD and advanced research
May introduce new courses
Strengthens role in policy and curriculum development
Supports India’s education reforms

Mar 30, 2026

Nisha Mehta Becomes Nepal’s Health Minister

Nisha Mehta, an alumna of AIIMS New Delhi, was appointed Health Minister of Nepal and took oath on 27 March 2026. A nursing professional, she is the first from her field to hold the post in Nepal’s policy-making structure. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from AIIMS (2006–2010) and leadership in public health initiatives. The appointment reflects a shift in Nepal’s health governance, with a focus on strengthening healthcare delivery and nursing leadership within government.

New Health Minister: Nisha Mehta, AIIMS alumna
Oath date: 27 March 2026
Background: Nurse by training; BSc Nursing (AIIMS, 2006–2010)
Significance: nursing leadership in government
Impact: potential reforms in Nepal’s health sector

Mar 26, 2026

India launches global clinical study integrating Ayurveda with TB treatment

India, marking World Tuberculosis Day, launched a first-of-its-kind global clinical study to evaluate integrating Ayurveda with standard tuberculosis treatment. The trial will enroll over 1,200 patients across leading institutions, with researchers assessing outcomes such as nutritional recovery, body weight, disease progression, quality of life, safety, and tolerability. Union Minister Jitendra Singh described the study as a convergence of modern biotechnology and traditional knowledge, aiming to improve patient outcomes through a holistic approach. If successful, the study could influence TB treatment protocols and advance India's goal of a TB-free nation through collaboration with international partners.

Global study on Ayurveda as TB adjunct
Sample size: over 1,200 patients
Outcomes: nutrition, weight, progression, quality of life, safety
Led by Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Aims to enhance holistic TB treatment
Part of India's TB eradication efforts

Mar 24, 2026

World TB Day 2026 theme: Yes! We Can End TB

World Tuberculosis Day 2026 was observed on 24 March, with the global theme Yes! We Can End TB. The observance highlighted TB’s health, social, and economic impacts and urged leadership, public participation, and innovation to end TB by 2030. In 2024, nearly 10.7 million people fell ill and 1.23 million died from TB; since 2000, about 83 million lives have been saved. The day underscored multi‑sector collaboration and the need for intensified action to accelerate prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, including in India, where continued public health efforts are underway to reduce TB burden and improve outcomes.

Date: 24 March 2026
Theme: Yes! We Can End TB
Global TB burden numbers for 2024
83 million lives saved since 2000
Call for leadership, participation, and innovation

Mar 20, 2026

World Oral Health Day 2026 Emphasises ‘A Happy Mouth, A Happy Life’

World Oral Health Day 2026 is observed on 20 March, with the theme ‘A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life.’ The event highlights links between oral hygiene and overall well-being. Experts emphasise daily habits such as brushing, flossing, and night-time care to prevent infections and reduce disease risk. Led by the FDI World Dental Federation, the day promotes preventive care and public awareness. The campaign encourages schools, workplaces, and communities to adopt simple routines that support long-term oral and general health.

World Oral Health Day observed on 20 March 2026
Theme: A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life
Highlights link between oral hygiene and overall health
Emphasises daily brushing and flossing routines
Led by FDI World Dental Federation

Yoga 365 Campaign Launched to Promote Daily Practice

The Ministry of Ayush launched Yoga 365, a nationwide campaign to promote daily yoga practice. Unveiled during Yoga Mahotsav–2026 in New Delhi, the campaign marks a 100-day countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026. It seeks to move beyond annual celebrations by embedding yoga into daily routines for fitness, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. Despite high awareness of yoga (about 95% rural, 96% urban), regular practice remains uneven. Yoga 365 aims to convert awareness into habit by expanding access, demonstrating routines, and encouraging school and workplace participation.

Yoga 365 campaign launched by Ministry of Ayush
Unveiled during Yoga Mahotsav–2026 in New Delhi
100-day countdown to IDY 2026
Aims to turn awareness into daily practice
Addresses gap between knowledge and regular engagement

Krishi Sakhi Initiative Launched to Empower Women Farmers

As part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, the Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited launched the Krishi Sakhi Initiative. The programme seeks to empower women farmers, expand their participation in agriculture, and improve access to crop insurance and financial protection. It aims to build awareness, strengthen resilience, and promote inclusion of women in formal agricultural systems. The initiative supports women through insurance literacy, outreach, and access to credit, contributing to gender equity and rural development in farming communities.

Krishi Sakhi Initiative launched by AIC of India
Aims to empower women farmers and increase participation
Focus on crop insurance access and financial protection
Promotes awareness, resilience, and inclusion in farming
Aligned with 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer

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