In keeping with the slogans of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and “Be Vocal for Local Buy Tribal”, in order to achieve the goal of “SabkaSaath,
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The National Oilseed and Oil Palm mission is in news.In 2014-15, the Government of India launched the National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP) with the goal of increasing the country’s oilseed production.
About NMOOP:
The NMOOP was launched as part of Mini Missions (MM) I, II, and III to accomplish the following specific goals:
According to MM-I, the mission aims to increase oilseed production from the current Average of 28.93 million tons to 35.51 million tons.
Under MM-II, the goal of
MMIII intends to increase the seed collection of Tree Borne Oilseeds (TBOs) such as olive, sal, mahua, kokum, wild apricot, Tung, and others from 9 lakh tonnes to 14 lakh tonnes, as well as provide the best planting materials for the expanded areas.
Disease Eradication Programmes under Union Health Ministry
The government is implementing 3 disease eradication programs, namely the National Vector-borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP), the National Leprosy Eradication Program (NLEP), and the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).
National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP):
The program’s plan is to eliminating three diseases: Malaria, Filaria, and Kala-Azar.
These diseases are being targeted for elimination rather than eradication.
The vector is affected by factors such as temperature, humidity, and rainfall, so it is impossible to completely eradicate VBD from the world.
National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP)
Active Case Detection and Regular Surveillance in both rural and urban areas, via ASHAs and Frontline Workers, to ensure regular and early detection of leprosy cases in order to prevent grade II disabilities.
Leprosy screening has been combined with Rashtriya Kishore Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) and Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) for screening children (0-18 years old)
Leprosy screening has been combined with the comprehensive primary Health care activities of Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Center (AB-HWC) to screen people over 30 years of age.
National TB Elimination programme(NTEP)
Early diagnosis of all TB patients, prompt treatment with quality-assured drugs and treatment regimens, & appropriate patient support systems to encourage adherence.
Prevention strategies, such as active case finding and contact tracing, in high-risk / vulnerable populations
Infection control in the air.
A multi-sectoral approach to dealing with social determinants.