Tag: Tribal
ICAR-CIARI researchers resolve the mystery of Andaman’s local Choi Jhaal
DNA Barcoding revealed as new species for Indian flora
Experts recommend a comprehensive care model for tackling Sickle cell disease
India is estimated to have the second-highest burden of SCD after Nigeria- it is being estimated that there may be 18 million SCT and 1.4 million SCD patients among the tribal population
New biotechnology centre set up at Arunachal Pradesh
The Minister underlined that the Department of Biotechnology has been playing a pivotal role to build capacity in the region for carrying out biotechnology research to address issues specific to the region and implement programmes for the benefit of the local communities...................
CSIR lab transfers know-how for new COVID-19 testing technique
CSIR-NEERI had fast-tracked the know-how transfer process in the light of the prevailing pandemic situation and probable third wave of COVID-19................................
Inter-sectorial convergence for COVID-19 vaccination
The development partners are involved extensively since their technical and monitoring support continues to be of significance in the strengthening of health systems and programmes in India...........................
Piramal Foundation & Gates Foundation partner to set up a Tribal...
The new Collaborative will focus on improving health and nutrition in high-burden and tribal districts, in support of the Government of India’s work to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3 by 2030..................
Hygiene revolution begins: Pad Woman joins hand with Crowdera
While the ‘Sukarma Foundation’ run by Maya Vishwakarma has started a movement to distribute free affordable semi-biodegradable sanitary pads to tribal women, the global crowdfunding company ‘Crowdera’ would raise funds to take it to next level...............
Quick diagnosis of dengue possible in remote areas, reveals study
Researchers studied 249 individuals living in tribal locations who were suspected to be suffering from dengue and took their blood samples...........
Surgeons remove fist-sized ball of brain matter hanging from boy’s nose
The 13-year-old son of plantation workers, leading an isolated life, underwent 11-hour surgery at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences that involved reconstruction of a part of the skull, repositioning of the eye sockets, and re-modelling of the nose..............
New innovations must reach tribal areas to make their agriculture sustainable
As per the union agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh, the tribal farmers played an important role in the generation and conservation of biodiversity since time immemorial.........