Disability Rules Amended For Inclusive Access To Water and Sanitation

These amendments aim to further enhance accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities and other population groups facing access challenges. The amendments foster a more inclusive environment by addressing essential aspects of accessibility in water supply and sanitation facilities, particularly catering to the needs of persons with disabilities and those facing access challenges in both urban and rural settings.

Declaration Of Paid Holiday On Account Of Election in Karanpur Assembly seat of Rajasthan

The relevant organizations shall remain closed in the notified areas where general elections to Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly are scheduled to be conducted. In connection with bye-election to Lok Sabha / State Assembly, only such of the employees who are bona-fide voters in the relevant constituency should be granted special casual leave on the day of polling. Special Casual leave may also be granted to an employee who is ordinarily a resident of a constituency and registered as a voter but employed in any Central Government Organization / Industrial Establishment located outside the constituency having a general / bye- election.

Webinar for CGHS Beneficiaries on Digital Initiatives & Services

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) department under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) will orgnaise a webinar on Digital Initiatives & Services in CGHS. This webinar is scheduled to take place on December 19, 2023 at 4pm. The webinar will be held on the topic of ‘Options available to CGHS Beneficiary for downloading CGHS card’.

Webinar on Depression- A Warning Sign

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) department under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) will orgnaise a webinar on depression. This webinar is scheduled to take place on December 12, 2023 at 4pm. The webinar will be held on the topic of ‘Depression- A Warning Sign’.

Empowering Transgender Health Under PM-JAY

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has issued an update on Access to Healthcare Services for Transgender Community. As per the release, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) has authorized a total of 761 hospital admissions, amounting to Rs. 1.12 Crores, exclusively for transgender beneficiaries.

Tele-MANAS Cell Inaugurated at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

The operational environment, cultural challenges, and specific stressors related to regional conflicts necessitate a specialized approach to mental health care services in the Armed Forces. In light of this, the Tele-MANAS Cell at the Armed Forces Medical College will address the psychological well-being of armed forces personnel and their families.

Training of Krishi Sakhis for promotion of Natural Farming

The initiative aims to train and certify 50,000 Krishi Sakhis in a phased manner, with the National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF), a subordinate office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, serving as the Nodal institution. The 5-day training course has modules prepared by NCONF and reviewed by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE).