MDU Rohtak launches country's first 'Drug-Free Home' campaign on National Panchayati Raj Day
MDU Rohtak initiates unique drug-free homes drive in Madodi Rangdan village
ROHTAK: In a novel initiative on
National Panchayati Raj Day
,
Maharshi Dayanand University
(MDU), Rohtak launched the country's first 'Drug-Free Home' campaign from village Madodi Rangdan of the district on Thursday. This unique campaign was conceptualized by MDU vice-chancellor Prof. Rajbir Singh, and officially flagged off with the hosting of the nation's first
Gram Sabha
dedicated to this cause.
Inaugurating the campaign, Prof. Rajbir Singh described it as a global necessity, stressing that a drug-free home is not just a social effort but a critical step for the safety of families and society. He stated that drugs severely harm an individual's mental and physical health and corrode the foundations of families and communities.
The vice-chancellor announced that students from MDU-affiliated colleges will join the campaign as "Gram Saarthis" (village ambassadors), who will act as vigilant volunteers and spread the message throughout society. He asserted that this campaign will prove to be a milestone in the country's drug eradication efforts.
Sharanjit Kaur, chairperson, Rehabilitation Council of India, graced the occasion as the guest of honour. She praised the initiative as a unique step towards building a drug-free India. Kaur urged villagers to keep homes drug-free, protect children from addiction, assist those affected, and link them to counseling and rehabilitation centres.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Ranger Sees Strange Creature On Riverbank. He Says, 'Oh My God,' When He Realizes What It Really Is
Cleverst
Undo
The sarpanch of village Marodhi, Mausam, expressed gratitude to MDU for choosing their village for this historic initiative and pledged full support to make more homes drug-free.
The event was moderated by Prof. (In Practice) Sunil Jaglan, noted social worker and MDU outreach representative. He inspired villagers by citing examples like Bibipur village and called for collective participation.
Prof. Anju Dhiman, Director, University Outreach, coordinated the programme. MDU outreach volunteers demonstrated a model Gram Sabha. Students Prince Kumar (as Gram Secretary) and Yanshi Desai (as Haryanvi Sarpanch) enacted key roles.
Notably, out of 450 homes in Marodhi, only 22 are currently drug-free as per a survey conducted by MDU outreach volunteers. The village has a population of around 2,800.
For real-time updates, follow our
AP SSC 10th Result 2025
Live Blog.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Why you should invest in health and wellness sector for improved financial health
You've heard it time and again — 'Health is wealth.' But as one approaches middle age, this adage becomes more than just a cliché. Rising medical costs, especially due to chronic conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular complications, and lifestyle diseases, begin to weigh heavily on personal finances. These costs also tend to push up health insurance premiums, affecting your financial planning. But what if you could turn these rising healthcare expenses into an investment opportunity? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Support elderly mothers. Donate Today HelpAge India Donate Now Undo As the saying goes, 'Peter's loss is Atul's gain.' While illness may be a personal financial setback, investing in the health and wellness sector — through sector-specific mutual funds — can allow you to benefit from the very dynamics that are otherwise draining your savings. Beyond acting as a natural hedge against medical inflation (which in India has historically been twice the rate of overall inflation), here are three compelling reasons why the healthcare sector deserves a dedicated allocation in your investment portfolio: 1. Demographics Are Destiny Life expectancy in India has more than tripled over the last century and continues to rise. By 2050, 21% of India's population is projected to be aged 60 and above. This aging demographic will drive demand for healthcare services, creating sustainable long-term business opportunities across pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, home care, and insurance. Live Events 2. Healthcare Is a Lifelong Necessity From infancy to old age, healthcare expenditure is constant — only its nature and size change over life stages. According to BCG, the current decade will see a 34% rise in cardiac and diabetes cases, and a 41% increase in cancer incidence. This realization probably explains why a 2024 McKinsey study found that Indian consumers lead wellness and fitness spending across emerging markets — indicating a societal shift towards preventive care and lifestyle management. 3. A Deep, Diversified, and Growing Investable Universe The health and wellness sector has expanded beyond traditional pharmaceuticals and hospitals. It now includes Clinical Research Organisations (CROs), Contract Development & Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs), Medtech, Diagnostics, Insurance, Nutraceuticals, and Fitness brands. Over 100 companies, with a combined market capitalisation of $200 billion, offer a deep and diverse pool of investment — across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments. India's pharmaceutical sector, in particular, highlights the country's global dominance: Supplies 50% of Africa's generic medicine needs Accounts for 40% of generic drugs in the US Covers 25% of the UK's medicine requirements This leadership is driven by low R&D costs (one-fourth of the US) and manufacturing costs (less than half of the US), ensuring global competitiveness that is unlikely to diminish soon. Proven Performance The BSE Healthcare Total Return Index has outperformed the BSE 500 Total Return Index over 1, 3, 7, and 15 years, as the earnings of the healthcare index constituents have outpaced those of the BSE 500 constituents over the past 14 years. This shows that investors with a medium- to long-term investment horizon may find it beneficial to have a satellite allocation to a sector fund betting on this theme. Conclusion As medical costs rise, smart investors are turning to the health and wellness sector not just as a hedge, but as a high-growth investment theme. By aligning your portfolio with this essential and ever-expanding sector, you not only safeguard your wealth — you also grow it. Sanjay Chawla is CIO – Equity, Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
'New lease on life': IVRI makes history with successful indigenous hip transplant for dogs in India; reduces cost to Rs 30K
BAREILLY: The scientists at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) achieved a milestone by successfully performing the first hip transplant surgery using indigenous technology in the country. This hip transplant is notable for being entirely developed with local technology. Until now, artificial hips for dogs were not available in India and had to be imported, costing at least Rs 5 lakhs. For nearly three years, IVRI scientists, Dr Rohit Kumar and his team, conducted a comprehensive study to develop not only a cemented hip suitable for Indian dogs but also the necessary instruments. Dr Kumar and his team took on this challenge, initially seeking insights from renowned human orthopaedic surgeon Dr Alok Singh. With technical assistance from Dr Singh and Bareilly Medicare Firm's Yogesh Saxena and Devesh Saxena, Life Ortho Care in Gujarat helped in developing the artificial hip and its instruments for dogs. Dr Rohit Kumar mentioned that the developed hip is quite affordable, allowing dog owners in the country to receive excellent treatment at a lower cost in the future. He told TOI, 'Earlier the cost of replacement surgery was very high as there was no implant manufacturer in India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Keep Your Home Efficient with This Plug-In elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo We all did a comprehensive indigenous study. Saw many surgeries in humans, developed all the dimensions on our own by taking multiple x-rays of the dogs. The cost of implant during the experimentation phase is between 25k-30k and even after commercialisation, the cost of hip replacement surgery would be very affordable. The best thing about it is that everything is developed and manufactured in India.' The technical design and dimensions were assigned to Dr T Sai Kumar for MVSc research and Dr Kamlesh Kumar for PhD research. This work was carried out under the AINP-DIMSCA (All India Network Programme on Diagnostic Imaging for Surgical Conditions in Animals) project by the team of Dr Rohit Kumar, Dr Amarpal, Dr A C Saxena, and Dr AM Pawde. Dr Amarpal said, 'This is the first time such a study was systematically conducted in the country, with the first surgery performed in Dehradun, the second in Bareilly, and the third on a police dog in Sambhal, giving them a new lease on life." On this achievement, IVRI's Director Dr Triveni Dutt lauded the collective efforts of the entire team and encouraged making this technology available to dog owners nationwide and transferring it to the industry as soon as possible.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Won't apologise for standing up for patient denied care: Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane
Panaji, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has defended his decision to order suspension of a doctor from a state-run hospital, citing the latter's "arrogant behaviour" towards a patient. The minister on Saturday said he will not apologise for standing up for a patient who was denied care. Rane said he took the action after receiving a complaint from a senior journalist who pointed out that his mother-in-law was mistreated by the doctor in the casualty ward of the Goa Medical College and Hospital . Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo The GMCH, located at Bambolim near here, is a state-run hospital with more than 1,000 beds. It provides medical services to patients from Goa as well as from nearby areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Its Chief Medical Officer Dr Rudresh Kurtikar was fired in public view and later ordered to be suspended by Rane after he "lost his cool" during his surprise visit to the GMCH on Saturday. Live Events Later, talking to reporters on Saturday evening, Rane said "Yes, as the health minister, I did intervene and I accept that my tone and words could have been more measured. I am not above reflection or criticism. I take full responsibility for how I communicated, and I assure you such an approach will not be repeated." "However, what I will not apologise for is standing up for a patient who was denied care," the minister said. Doctors hold a noble position in the society, and most of them at the GMCH serve with great dedication, he noted. "But when arrogance seeps into duty, when compassion is replaced with indifference, it is my responsibility to take action," Rane said. The minister was reacting to criticism he faced on social media and also by the Indian Medical Association against his act of firing the CMO on duty. "Over the last few hours, a lot has been said and written about an incident at the Goa Medical College today and the suspension of a doctor on duty. I feel it is important to address this directly, not just as your health minister, but as someone deeply committed to ensuring that no citizen is ever denied basic medical care, especially the elderly who deserve our utmost respect and attention," he said. Rane said he had received a message from a family member of a senior citizen, who was already in pain and advised to receive daily injections, about how she was refused the same at the medical college's casualty ward on a public holiday. "What made the matter worse was that the casualty (ward) had minimal patient load at the time, and yet, a simple act of compassion and care was withheld. I found this deeply upsetting," he said. Rane said often the outrage is highlighted on same media platforms and by the public when things go wrong at the GMCH. But when corrective action is taken, it is equally important that "we support efforts to fix the system, not tear them down," he commented. The minister said what he did was in defence of a helpless, elderly woman. "And I will continue to speak up, act and fight for the rights of every patient who walks into our hospital," he asserted. PTI
