Health and Nutrition

Maternity Benefit Act protects pregnant women's employment

Maternity Benefit Act protects pregnant women’s employment

The Maternity Benefit Act, of 1961 is legislation enacted by the Parliament of India to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments and provide them with maternity benefits and other related benefits. The Act extends to the entire country and came into force on a date notified in the Official Gazette by the Central […]

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A Nation-wide Health Survey of Indian Families

The National Family Health Survey 2019-20 (NFHS-5) is a comprehensive study that sheds light on population, health, and nutrition in India and its states and union territories. Conducted by the esteemed International Institute for Population Sciences, this survey aims to provide high-quality data on health and family welfare, enabling the evaluation of ongoing programs and

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Formulated report on Tribal Health by an Expert Committee

Formulated report on Tribal Health by an Expert Committee

This exhaustive report by the Expert Committee on Tribal Health was formulated to provide health statistics and data on the tribal population of India separate from its rural population. Penned by several prominent academicians and policymakers, it sets out to document the current unmet healthcare needs of the ST community with the end goal of

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