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Advance INFRASTRUCTURE-in-rural-areas/”>Infrastructure in Rural Areas Good quality infrastructure is critical to sustainable Growth, especially for rural areas. As over 60 per cent of the Population lives in rural areas, with low levels of per capital income, there is need to impart greater attention in improving rural infrastructure. Currently the rural infrastructure is inadequate … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY): Transforming India’s Healthcare Infrastructure Introduction India, with its vast population and diverse healthcare needs, faces significant challenges in providing equitable and accessible healthcare services. The country’s healthcare infrastructure has long been plagued by disparities, with rural areas and underserved communities facing limited access to quality medical facilities. Recognizing the … Read more
MSMEs not only play crucial role in providing large EMPLOYMENT opportunities at comparatively lower capital cost than large industries but also help in industrialization of rural & backward areas, thereby, reducing regional imbalances, assuring more equitable distribution of NATIONAL INCOME and wealth. MSMEs are complementary to large industries as ancillary units and this sector contributes … Read more
National Urban Health Mission (NUHM): Addressing Urban Health Challenges The rapid urbanization of India, coupled with its diverse population and complex health needs, presents significant challenges to the healthcare system. Recognizing the unique demands of urban health, the Government of India launched the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) in 2013. This mission aims to improve … Read more
Women’s Education in India: statistics According to the statistics released by the latest census of 2011, India’s female Literacy rate is 65.46 percent, significantly lower than the world Average of 79.7 percent. China, India’s neighbor and the other global human resource powerhouse, precedes with 82.7 percent female literacy rate. The Right to Education … Read more
Rights related to Health “The right to the highest attainable standard of health” implies a clear set of legal obligations on states to ensure appropriate conditions for the enjoyment of health for all people without discrimination. The right to health is one of a set of internationally agreed Human Rights standards, and is … Read more
The Right to Education Act (RTE): A Decade of Progress and Challenges The Right to Education Act (RTE), enacted in 2009, stands as a landmark legislation in India, guaranteeing free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14. This act, a significant step towards achieving the constitutional mandate of universal … Read more
Healthcare Facilities in Rural Areas indigenous systems of medicine; drugs and pharmaceuticals. Public Health being a State subject, the primary responsibility to provide improved access to healthcare Services is that of the State Governments. However, under National Health Mission (NHM) financial support is provided to State/UT Governments to strengthen their healthcare systems to provide … Read more