Establishment of Tobacco Cessation Centers in All Medical Colleges
A mandatory webinar will be conducted on August 20, 2024 from 2pm to 3pm, to guide medical institutes on setting up and managing these centers. This initiative, aligned with the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0, aims to provide comprehensive support to individuals seeking to quit tobacco. The centers will offer essential services and counseling to help people overcome addiction.
NMC Renews MBBS Seats Amidst Penalty Disputes
The NMC had earlier mandated medical colleges to submit annual declarations on the NMC portal as required by the National Medical Commission Act, 2019. Based on the information provided, the commission assessed the institutions and levied penalties on those found to be deficient. To avoid disrupting the ongoing MBBS admissions process, the NMC has allowed renewal of seats for this academic year, i.e. 2024-2025.
UGC invites Nominations/ Recommendations for Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2024
The nominations/ recommendations for the Award are hereby invited from Universities; Technical/Educational/ Academic institutions on the online National Award Portal www.awards.gov.in. The nominations/ recommendations should contain all relevant details specified in the format available on the above portal. The last date for nominations is 30th September, 2024.
HEIs to display exhibition regarding Partition Horrors
UGC has requested Higher Education Institutions to display the exhibition. It is also requested to organize seminars involving academicians/research scholars and experts from different disciplines to bring awareness about the sacrifices and sufferings of the victims of the partition of India. The display of exhibitions may be accompanied with programmes to be organised by the head of the institutions.
UGC directions for participation in Plant4Mother campaign
For effective monitoring and tracking of the campaign’s progress, HEIS are requested to upload the details of the plantations undertaken on the portal https:/!merilife.nic.in/ along with videos and photographs or the events.
UGC has issued warning against Lymphatic Filariasis
The Higher Education Institutions located in the identified districts are requested to disseminate the details about the Mass Drug Administration to the communities in their respective districts and ensure the success of the campaign.
NMC Issues Advisory for Safe Work Environment in Medical Colleges
The advisory emphasizes the importance of developing comprehensive safety policies encompassing the entire campus, including OPDs, wards, casualty areas, hostels, and residential quarters. Adequate lighting, CCTV surveillance, and robust security measures are deemed essential for ensuring the safety of all staff members.
Report of the National Task Force on Mental Health and Well-being of Medical Students
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has published the Report of the National Task Force on Mental Health and Well-being of Medical Students. The report emphasizes that Medical colleges, as centers of learning and healthcare, have a crucial role to play in addressing mental health. The formation of the National Task Force on Mental Health and Well-being of Medical Students was a step towards prioritizing the mental health of future doctors.
Har Ghar Tiranga Programme under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
HEls are also requested to upload their participatory videos of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ programme on their social media platforms like Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, lnstagram, etc. and also share the details of organizing the events on the UGC University Activity Monitoring Portal (UAMP) https://uamp.ugc.ac.in.
Observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2024
To showcase the sufferings of the partition-affected people, a play has been curated by the National School of Drama (NSD).
