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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - October 2023

Oct 2023

Nov 04, 2025

Maldives Enacts World's First Generational Smoking Ban

In a globally unprecedented move, the Maldives implemented a generational smoking ban, prohibiting anyone born after January 1, 2007 from purchasing, using or selling tobacco in all its forms. Effective November 2025, this policy makes the Indian Ocean island nation the first and only country in the world with such a law in place, reflecting a radical push toward public health protection and youth well-being.
The South Asian island nation also maintains a comprehensive ban on the import, sale, distribution, possession, and use of electronic cigarettes and vaping products, applicable to all individuals regardless of age.

MICA Launches Social Media Influencer Programme for Digital Creators

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad's institute for Strategic Marketing and Communications, announced the launch of The Social Media Influencer Programme, a 25-week online course aimed at equipping aspiring and existing content creators with the tools to build sustainable, strategy-driven digital careers.
The programme is designed to address the challenges of India's expanding creator economy, part of a global industry valued at over $250 billion. The new initiative seeks to bridge this gap by offering a structured curriculum that combines academic insight, business understanding, and real-world application.
The course will train participants in personal branding, content strategy, and the use of emerging technologies such as generative AI for scalable content creation. It will also guide creators in brand collaborations, revenue generation, and audience engagement across multiple platforms.

Nov 02, 2025

India-funded Multi-ethnic Trilingual School Inaugurated in Sri Lanka's Polonnaruwa

A Multi-ethnic Trilingual School built with Indian grant assistance was inaugurated and handed over to the Government of Sri Lanka in Polonnaruwa today. The ceremony was jointly presided over by Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha. After inaugurating the school, Amarasuriya thanked the Indian Government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Japanese Language Course to Commence at Indo-Japan Chamber

The Language School of the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry will commence a beginners' course in Japanese in November 2025. The online classes will be held every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The course covers spoken and written Japanese, and lessons on Japanese art, culture, and business etiquette. It aims to equip students with the skills needed to appear for Japan Foundation's JLPT N5 level examination in July 2026.

Oct 31, 2025

West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose Appoints permanent Vice-Chancellors for Six State Universities

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose appointed permanent Vice-Chancellors of six State-aided universities, after years of lock jam kept the positions vacant and working under interim position holders. Top universities such as Calcutta University, Jadavpur University, and four other varsities are set to get new V-Cs after years of impasse.

Oct 30, 2025

MSDE, ABCF and BITS Pilani Launch Innovation and Start-up Challenge for NSTI Students

Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship joined hands with Aditya Birla Capital Foundation (ABCF) & Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), the incubator of BITS Pilani, to promote Innovation & Entrepreneurship among students in all National Skills Training Institutes (NSTI) across the country. NSTIs, under the aegis of DGT, provide vocational training to create a pool of Instructor trainees and skilled manpower for industries. At present, there are 33 NSTIs operational in the country, where more than 10,000 students pursuing skill training under the Craft Instructor Training Schemes (CITS) and Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS). There are designated NSTI (W) as well, that specifically focus on women's vocational training.
The innovation challenge has been launched under the title Navonmesh Protsahan Spardha: Kaushalta se Udyamita, with the objective to nurture skill-based innovation in NSTI students. Being a first of its kind innovation challenge, it will cater to 10,000+ NSTI students and will include mentoring, prizes, access to resources, and further incubation, for launching the ideas of students in the market. The focus of the program will be students with innovative ideas in IT/ITeS, Automotive, Apparel, Electronics & Hardware and Power, and Capital Goods & Manufacturing sectors. Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), the incubator of BITS Pilani, would be managing this program, and is being supported under the Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of the Aditya Birla Capital Foundation.

Oct 27, 2025

Kerala Signs MoU with Centre to Join PM SHRI Schools Scheme

Kerala signed a memorandum of understanding with the Centre to join the PM SHRI Schools scheme. It was after a prolonged spell of uncertainty that the Kerala government under the Left Democratic Front decided to become a signatory to the Central government's Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, brushing aside objections raised by key coalition partner CPI.
The scheme aims to develop infrastructure in two schools from each block with Central assistance. Each selected school receives an annual average assistance of Rs. 1 crore for five years.

Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Yashoda Medicity at Indirapuram, Ghaziabad

The President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Yashoda Medicity at Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
The President said that healthcare is an integral part of nation-building. Protecting people from disease and improving their health is a priority for the government. For this purpose, health and medical infrastructure, institutions, and services are being continuously expanded across the country. She stated that all such efforts will certainly contribute to building a healthy and developed India.

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