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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - March 2024

Mar 2024

Jan 15, 2026

Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima launched for CGHS beneficiaries

The Department of Financial Services unveiled the Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. The policy provides cashless inpatient care and access to a wide hospital network, with sum insured options of Rs 10 lakh or Rs 20 lakh. A co-payment component allows cost-sharing between insurers and subscribers (70:30 or 50:50). The retail product will be offered through New India Assurance Company and its online platform, without GST to keep costs affordable for CGHS beneficiaries, and is available to CGHS members up to six people per policy. The measure aims to improve health security and accessibility.

Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima launched for CGHS
Cashless inpatient coverage; networks of hospitals included
Sum insured: Rs 10 lakh or Rs 20 lakh
Co-payment options: 70:30 or 50:50

81 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs inaugurated in Delhi; total rises to 319

Delhi government inaugurated 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), increasing the total to 319 across the national capital. Chief Minister highlighted these facilities bring free, modern healthcare closer to residents, with a focus on rapid service delivery at multiple locations such as Janakpuri. The AAM network is part of a broader push to expand access to healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat scheme at the community level. Officials noted the rapid build-out within 11 months, reflecting the government’s commitment to accessibility, affordability, and preventive care for city residents.

81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs opened in Delhi
Total AAMs now 319 across the capital
Focus on free, modern healthcare at local centers
Rapid expansion within 11 months

Jan 14, 2026

A.P. Red Cross signs MoU to strengthen Thalassemia care

The Andhra Pradesh branch of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) signed an MoU with Bengaluru-based Sankalp India Foundation to strengthen Thalassemia and sickle cell care for children. The agreement was signed in the presence of IRCS officials and aims to expand screening, treatment, and support services for affected families. The collaboration seeks to improve access to cost-effective therapies and raise awareness about hereditary blood disorders, combining NGO expertise with IRCS’ community network to improve patient outcomes and reduce financial burdens on families.

IRCS Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with Sankalp India Foundation
Focus on Thalassemia and sickle cell care for children
Aims to expand screening and treatment services
Collaborative effort to improve access and awareness
Utilizes NGO networks to support affected families

Jan 11, 2026

Bengaluru tops 2025 city ranking for women in India

Bengaluru has been ranked the best Indian city for women in 2025, emerging as the top performer in a nationwide study assessing urban inclusion. The Avtar study evaluated 125 cities and gave Bengaluru the highest City Inclusion Score of 53.29, followed by Chennai at 49.86 and Pune at 46.27. Hyderabad and Mumbai completed the top five. The index measures social inclusion, safety, health, mobility and liveability alongside industrial inclusion such as formal employment, skills, corporate diversity, and women’s workforce participation. Bengaluru’s strengths reflect its mix of public services, safety, and a robust corporate ecosystem supporting women in the workforce.

Bengaluru tops 2025 city ranking for women in India.
City Inclusion Score: Bengaluru 53.29; Chennai 49.86; Pune 46.27.
Rankings cover social and industrial inclusion indicators.
Highlights Bengaluru’s safety, services, and job opportunities for women.

Jan 07, 2026

Assam Governor launches Sanskaar Shaala for value-based education

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated Sanskaar Shaala, a value-based education program for children aged four to fourteen, at Guwahati's Lohia Lions Auditorium. The initiative aims to strengthen cultural values, moral discipline, and social responsibility alongside formal schooling. Governor Acharya highlighted Sanskrit-based insights like Sanskarah hi gunanam moolam to underline character formation as the foundation of virtues. The program seeks to complement classroom learning with ethical guidance, helping shape responsible and harmonious citizens. Officials emphasized community involvement, intergenerational learning, and long-term impact on social cohesion across Assam.

Sanskaar Shaala inaugurated for ages 4–14
Focus on value-based education and cultural grounding
Governor cited Sanskrit maxim emphasising values in virtue formation
Aims to supplement formal schooling with ethics and social responsibility
Targets long-term character development in Assam’s youth

Jan 06, 2026

UP launches first Braille library in Lucknow

The Uttar Pradesh government inaugurated the state’s first Braille library at the Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University in Lucknow. The facility, opened on the occasion of Louis Braille’s birth anniversary, aims to empower persons with visual disabilities through accessible reading resources. Vice-Chancellor Acharya Sanjay Singh led the inauguration ceremony. The initiative aligns with CM Yogi Adityanath’s education and inclusion goals and supports inclusive learning environments for differently-abled students. It also signals broader attention to accessibility in public institutions and a push for wider adoption of assistive technologies in higher education.

First Braille library inaugurated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Location: Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University.
Opened on Louis Braille’s birth anniversary.
Inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Acharya Sanjay Singh.
Aims to support inclusive education for visually impaired students.
Reflects broader accessibility and assistive technology initiatives.

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