Tag: National
Health ministry targets malaria eradication by 2027
As per the union health ministry, it is taking specific steps to eliminate malaria in a phased manner by 2027 under the National Frame Work for Malaria Elimination (NFME), 2016-2030.......
India to strengthen health systems as a non-negotiable strategy: J P...
While speaking at the ‘BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting in China, the health minister, Mr J P Nadda mentioned that the National Health Mission (NHM) in its next phase is aligning its goals with the National Health Policy 2017 and the SDG-3...........
Dr Kasturirangan committee to prepare final draft of National Education Policy
The council of prominent academicians and scientists from across India will deliberate upon the numerous suggestions and inputs received earlier by the union human resource development ministry..........
GM rice to reduce phosphorus fertilizer usage
The new genetically modified rice developed at Delhi-based National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) has improved natural phosphorus utilization capacity that can reduce use of fertilizers..........
HIV-1 and the host: A tale of two genomes!
In an insightful scientific article, Dr Partha P. Majumder and Dr Ankita Garg, National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, share their interesting perspective on the latest research efforts to track the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1).....
Govt’s massive push for biopharma, approves US$ 250 million project
Cabinet has approved the Industry-Academia Collaborative Mission with whopping budget of Rs 1500 crore to accelerate the discovery research to early development for biopharmaceuticals.........
Two biotech researchers among awardees at the National Technology Day event
Two awards were presented to the academicians who have developed best biotechnology products with novel process development and commercialization......
BioVoice eMag May 2017 Issue-12 Volume-1
BioVoice eMag May 2017 Issue-12 Volume-1:
The startup special ‘May 2017’ edition of BioVoice eMagazine includes the cover story, ‘THE STARTUP FACTOR’, that looks at...
Govt hikes MSP for raw jute for 2017-18 season
The increase in minimum support price (MSP) would benefit the Jute industry which supports the livelihood of around 40 lakh farm families..........
Empowering women with a rights-based approach to family planning
A National Level Consultation between Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) and Population Foundation of India (PFI) and Members of Parliament on PPP to Increase Access to Family Planning..........