Tag: Ministry
Nutrition Week: Focus on optimal infant & young child feeding practices
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is observing National Nutrition Week from 1st September to 7th September 2017......
Govt renames agro-processing scheme SAMPADA as PMKSY
With an allocation of INR 6,000 crores, the "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) "is expected to provide a big boost to the growth of food processing sector in the country............
India signs vaccine development treaty with IVI, South Korea
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Health and Family Welfare of health ministry have signed an agreement with the International Vaccine Institute to support vaccine development in India..........
AiMeD welcomes govt’s move to cap prices of orthopaedic knee implants
While the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has expressed its support to the government's move to control the prices of knee implants, it has also demanded smooth transition for relabelling of these medical devices......
Need to invest two-thirds of spending in primary healthcare: Health Secretary
The union health secretary, Mr C K Mishra while calling upon the private healthcare providers to help in spreading healthcare accessibility, has said that infrastructure in remote areas was weak and only government establishments were functional in such places.........
India produced foodgrains at record 275.68 million tonnes in 2016-17
The 4th Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2016-17 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on 16th August, 2017..............
Health ministry holds high level review meeting on control of vector...
During the meeting, the health minister, Mr J P Nadda stated that awareness is the key in controlling the vector borne diseases and no stone should be left unturned to reach out to the people......
India to cover 31 crore children in 2nd round of deworming...
As per the union health ministry, the National Deworming Day on August 10th aimed to reach every child, regardless of their socio-economic circumstance........
National Action Plan on Hepatitis C to be ready by end...
The health minister, Mr J P Nadda has stated that government is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination against Hepatitis patients..........
Govt encouraging young scientists to take up research work, says Y...
As per the Minister of State for Science and Technology, Mr Y S Chowdary, the ease of funding, speed of delivery, attractive fellowships etc. are some of the characteristics of the young scientist research programmes........