FSSAI CEO Embarks On Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra In Kardnur Village
As a part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a nationwide initiative, the CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) undertook a visit to Kardnur village in the Sangareddy district of Telangana. This visit took place on December 24, 2023 and a press release was issued on January 2, 2024.
National Training Programme Biogas Production, Power Generation and Compressed Biogas Technology
The primary objective of this training programme is to equip government functionaries, budding entrepreneurs, supervisors, and consultants with in-depth knowledge of various aspects of biogas technology. Topics covered will include the significance of biogas as a fuel, the current status of biogas programs, and details about biogas up-gradation, bottling, power generation, and more.
Over 1 Crore Screened for Sickle Cell Disease under National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
The National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission operates in a mission mode, focusing on screening, prevention, and management of sickle cell anemia in all tribal and high-prevalence areas across states and union territories in India. The Ministry aims to build on this momentum, continuing its efforts to reach the set target of screening 7 crore people within the stipulated three-year period.
GRAP Stage-III Revoked Following Significant Progress
The AQI of Delhi has been progressively on the rise, which is 55 points below the threshold for invoking GRAP Stage-III actions (Delhi AQI 401-450). The forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) suggests a likelihood of sustained improvement in AQI, remaining in the Very Poor/Poor category in the next few days.
