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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - August 2021

Aug 2021

Sep 16, 2025

CSIR-CCMB Scientists Discover Key Role of SPIN90 Protein in Cell Movement

The Hyderabad-based CSIR – Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) scientists made a groundbreaking discovery about how cells adapt their internal structures to move and change shape.
They revealed the critical role of a protein called SPIN90 in helping cells, like white blood cells, form the rapid protrusions which are necessary to chase down and destroy pathogens.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates Apollo Athenaa, Asia's First Dedicated Cancer Centre for Women i...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated Apollo Athenaa, Asia's first dedicated cancer centre for women in New Delhi.
The Chief Minister said that Apollo Athenaa is a milestone in the women's healthcare sector.
Rekha Gupta added that it will not only benefit women in Delhi but also women across the country and the world.

Sep 15, 2025

Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati Becomes Director of AIIA

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, welcomed a new chapter in its leadership as Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati formally assumed charge as its Director in September 2025.
His appointment came at a time when the Indian government is focusing on strengthening traditional medicine systems under its AYUSH mission, and Ayurveda, in particular, was being positioned for global reach and recognition.
With decades of experience in teaching, research, and administration, Prof. Prajapati is expected to steer AIIA into a new phase of growth and international collaboration.
His leadership aligns with national goals to integrate evidence-based Ayurveda into the mainstream healthcare system.
Before this appointment, he was the Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur.
His academic journey included a long tenure at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, where he made notable contributions to research and academic development.

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.

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