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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - March 2024

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Sep 10, 2025

Coal India and NSTFDC Signed MoU to Empower Tribal Students via Eklavya Schools

In a landmark move to promote inclusive education and holistic development for India's tribal youth, Coal India Limited (CIL) and the National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in September 2025. This collaboration focuses on enhancing support for students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) through targeted interventions in digital education, health, and career guidance.
The initiative, titled "Empowering Tribal Students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools through Digital Access, Career Mentorship, Menstrual Hygiene, and Teacher Capacity Building," aims to use education and technology as tools for social transformation in tribal regions.

Sep 09, 2025

Madya Pradesh Universities to Teach Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, other Indian Languages

The Madhya Pradesh government announced a unique initiative to address the growing disputes over language across India. Against the backdrop of tensions seen in states like Maharashtra and Karnataka, the state's BJP-led government decided to introduce special courses on Indian languages in its universities.
The Higher Education Department confirmed that 17 universities across Madhya Pradesh will begin offering courses in major Indian languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Oriya.

Sep 08, 2025

Russia Unveils Colon Cancer Vaccine After Promising Trial Results

In a breakthrough for global oncology, Russia's Federal Medical Biological Agency (FMBA) has announced that its vaccine for colon cancer is now ready for use, following successful completion of preclinical trials.
This development, unveiled at the 10th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, marks a major step in cancer immunotherapy, especially for colorectal cancer, one of the most prevalent forms of cancer worldwide.

Germany Overtakes US and Canada as Top Choice for Indian Students Abroad

Germany overtook the United States and Canada as the preferred study abroad destination for Indian students, according to a new report.
The upGrad Transnational Education (TNE) Report 2024–25 showed a sharp increase in Germany's popularity, even as applications to traditional destinations fall.
Germany rose from 13.2 per cent in 2022 to 32.6 per cent in 2024–25, making it the top global choice for Indian students.
The report also highlights the UAE as another rising destination, with 42 percent of its international student population from India.
European countries such as Ireland (3.9 percent), France (3.3 percent), and others collectively attracting 9 per cent are also witnessing growth.

Sep 07, 2025

WHO says MPOX no longer a global public health emergency

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the spread of mpox (monkeypox) in Africa no longer represents a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
WHO's Emergency Committee has met every three months to evaluate the outbreak of mpox.
This decision is based on sustained declines in cases and deaths in Congo, and in other affected countries, including Burundi, Sierra Leone, and Uganda.

Sep 05, 2025

Medical Commission Approves 190 New MBBS Seats in 5 Government Colleges of J&K

The National Medical Commission (NMC) granted approval for 190 additional MBBS seats across five government medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir.
The latest approval includes 50 seats each for Government Medical Colleges in Baramulla, Doda, and Kathua, while Government Medical College Jammu and Government Medical College Srinagar have received 20 seats each. With this enhancement, the overall MBBS intake capacity across government colleges in the Union Territory has risen from 1,185 to 1,375 seats.

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