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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - March 2023

Mar 2023

Jan 25, 2025

Cabinet Approves Continuation of National Health Mission for Another Five Years

The Union Cabinet reviewed the progress under the National Health Mission (NHM) over the last three years and was informed that with significant progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), India is on track to meet its health targets well ahead of the 2030 deadline.
The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the National Health Mission for another five years.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Mission has met historic targets in the past 10 years.
Goyal pointed out that nearly 12 lakh health-care workers joined the National Health Mission (NHM) between 2021 and 2022 and India fought the COVID-19 pandemic under the Mission.

Jan 24, 2025

India Inaugurates CSIR Mega Innovation Complex in Mumbai

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Mega Innovation Complex in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in the nation's innovation landscape. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to bolster start-ups, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and industry stakeholders by providing high-end scientific infrastructure and expertise.
The complex spans nine floors and houses 24 fully equipped incubation labs, furnished office spaces, and networking zones. These facilities are tailored to accelerate innovation and support the growth of start-ups and MSMEs.
The inauguration of the CSIR Mega Innovation Complex underscores India's commitment to fostering a sustainable and self-reliant future through technological advancement. By providing a platform for collaboration and innovation, the complex aims to drive economic self-reliance and position India as a global leader in science and technology.

Jan 23, 2025

National Tribal Health Conclave 2025 under DhartiAabaJanjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan

Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW), organised the National Tribal Health Conclave 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This landmark event is a pivotal initiative under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, aimed at addressing the critical health and well-being challenges faced by India's tribal communities.
The National Tribal Health Conclave 2025 brought together key stakeholders, including officials from the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Women and Child Development, AYUSH, Social Justice and Empowerment, senior state government officials, NHM representatives, AIIMS directors, tribal health experts, premier institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, and more. The event has focused on identifying priority areas for policy intervention, action-oriented research, and course-correction initiatives to strengthen the tribal healthcare system.

Jan 22, 2025

The 27th Prime Minister's Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Meeting

The 27th meeting of Prime Minister's Science, Technology & Innovation Council (PM-STIAC) was convened under the chairmanship of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Along with the PM-STIAC members, the meeting brought together key government officials industry players, health professionals and academicians to discuss Cell and Gene Therapy in India.
PM-STIAC members emphasised the broad potential of Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) in treating various disorders, including cancer. They highlighted the need for a national mission on CGT to drive advancements in the field.

Jan 21, 2025

Om Birla Inaugurates 85th All India Presiding Officers' Conference in Patna

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 85th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) in Patna, Bihar. The two-day conference, which brought together key figures from legislative bodies across India, focused on the theme, "75th Anniversary of Constitution: Contribution of Parliament and State Legislative Bodies in Strengthening Constitutional Values." This conference was held in Bihar for the third time.
The conference served as a platform for brainstorming and discussions on the role of Parliament and state legislative bodies in upholding and strengthening the values enshrined in the Constitution of India.
During the conference, Speaker Om Birla released the 8th edition of Practice and Procedure of Parliament, a key reference book on parliamentary practices. Additionally, he inaugurated the Neva Seva Kendra in the Bihar Legislature premises, aimed at improving services for the legislative body.

Mines Ministry in Collaboration with Odisha Government Organizes 3rd National Mining Ministers' C...

The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Odisha Government, successfully concluded the 3rd National Mining Ministers' Conference in Konark, Odisha. The event saw the participation of Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi, Mining Ministers of 14 states, senior Ministry officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders.

Former High Court judge Rohit Arya is BJP's Coordinator for Madhya Pradesh's 'One Nation, One Ele...

Former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Rohit Arya was appointed as Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) party's coordinator for the state's 'One Nation, One Election' committee.
BJP State head Vishnu Dutt Sharma appointed Justice Arya as coordinator along with Pushyamitra Bhargava. Arya joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) last July (2024), three months after he retired.

Uttarakhand Clears Uniform Civil Code Rules

Uttarakhand is set to become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), as the state government has approved the UCC rules manual. The state's Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, cleared the manual and decided on key provisions related to registration services, the facilitation of live-in relationships, and the introduction of Tatkal services. The government is also implementing advanced digital platforms to ensure efficient and widespread access to these services. Training of officials is underway, with a state-wide mock drill planned to prepare the stakeholders for smooth implementation.
Scope of UCC: It aims to unify laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and maintenance across all faiths and communities in the state.
Online Portal and App: A dedicated portal and mobile application have been developed to facilitate online registrations and services, ensuring greater public access and ease of use.
The primary goal is to ensure all citizens have equal access to legal services, regardless of their location or socio-economic background.

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