The Rajmata Jijau Mother-Child Health & Nutrition Mission is a pioneering initiative established by the state of Maharashtra in India to address the critical issue of malnutrition. It was the first state in the country to adopt a mission-mode approach to combat this problem, highlighting its commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of mothers […]
Public Health Centres (PHCs) play a vital role in providing healthcare services to the population, particularly in rural areas where access to quality healthcare is limited. Maharashtra, a state in India, recognizes the significance of PHCs in improving public health outcomes and has made commendable efforts to establish and strengthen these centres across the region.
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Poshan Abhiyaan is a mission launched in India with the objective of improving the nutritional status of children (0-6 years), adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. It adopts a target-based approach and aims to tackle malnutrition through a comprehensive and converged effort. The mission focuses on achieving specific targets, including reducing stunting, under-nutrition, anemia
This article highlights the significant contributions of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers in Maharashtra, India, in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on the experiences of several ASHA workers, shedding light on their relentless efforts and the challenges they face. The article begins by narrating the story of Sadhana Pimpale, an ASHA worker who
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A recent tragedy in Akola, Maharashtra, has shed light on the alarming shortage of qualified paediatric surgeons and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) facilities in government hospitals across the state. The untimely demise of a newborn with a surgically treatable birth defect highlights the dire consequences of this critical gap in healthcare services. The condition,
According to a report from the women and child development ministry of Maharashtra, the situation of malnutrition in children has shown improvement in the three most malnourished districts of the state over the past six months. The districts in focus are Raigad, Thane, and Palghar. In December 2022, the report indicated that 8,661 children were
The district of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, India, has made significant progress in combating malnutrition among children through the implementation of a special diet program. In collaboration with nutritionists, the district introduced eight nutrient-dense Maharashtrian recipes to aid in the recovery of malnourished children aged six months to six years. These recipes, including vegetable khichdi, sprouts
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The Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY) is a pioneering initiative launched in Maharashtra, India, aimed at empowering adolescent girls and addressing the unique challenges they face. This abstract provides an overview of the KSY program, its objectives, and the key strategies employed to achieve its goals. The primary objective of the Kishori Shakti Yojana is to
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This Annual Report provides an overview of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India and its role in promoting the integrated socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs). It highlights the ministry\’s mandate, including social security, tribal welfare, development initiatives, legislation, and monitoring of tribal sub-plans. The report also discusses the organisational structure, divisions, and affiliated
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The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme is a transformative scholarship program implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, empowering Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in India to pursue higher education from class XI to post-graduation. This centrally sponsored scheme aims to provide financial assistance, ensuring quality education for ST students and timely disbursal of scholarships. Explore the
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