Improvements in India’s Public Health
India’s National Health Mission (NHM) has made substantial strides in improving public health outcomes over the past three years, focusing on expanding healthcare human resources, addressing critical health challenges, and strengthening the healthcare system’s response to emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
India Aims for 10,000 GI Tags by 2030
Stressing the importance of better branding for GI products, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry urged for collaboration with regulatory bodies like the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure superior quality and authenticity.
Raw Jute MSP Hiked For 2025-26 Season
The MSP for Raw Jute (TD-3 grade) has been fixed at Rs. 5,650 per quintal for the 2025-26 season. This represents an increase of Rs. 315 per quintal compared to the previous marketing season (2024-25). This MSP ensures a return of 66.8% over the all-India weighted average cost of production.
