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Hans India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Anyone who dares to threaten us will get a befitting reply at their doorstep, says J.P. Nadda in Jaipur
Jaipur: BJP National President and Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, J.P. Nadda arrived in Jaipur on Saturday. Speaking to the media Nadda highlighted India's robust Defence policies under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. 'Our 'Operation Sindoor' and surgical strikes have shown that if anyone raises an eye towards us, we will respond by entering their home. Pakistan surrendered within four days,' said Nadda, recalling the success of the Indian armed forces in giving a befitting reply to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism by launching precision strikes at terror camps in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. He credited Prime Minister Modi's leadership for strengthening national security and added that the Indian military had destroyed nine terrorist hideouts. He further emphasised that 'Operation Sindoor' is ongoing and will continue until its objectives are achieved. Upon his arrival in Jaipur, Nadda proceeded to the Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (MNIT), where he garlanded a statue of Swami Vivekananda at the Vivekananda Lecture Theatre Complex and planted a sapling on the campus. Later, he reached the Rajasthan International Center (RIC) to participate in multiple official and party programmes. He is scheduled to flag off 150 Kalika units of Rajasthan Police and oversee the transfer of financial assistance to women and girls under the 'Lado Protsahan Yojana', benefiting 32,755 girl students across various schemes. Nadda is also participating in a state-level event marking the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, where both government and party programmes are being held. At MNIT and RIC, Nadda was joined by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari, State BJP President Madan Rathore, Health Minister Gajendra Singh, Chief Secretary S Pant, DGP U.R. Sahu, and other senior officials and party leaders.
Hans India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Nadda in Jaipur today to launch schemes for enhancing women's education, financial security
In a bid to connect with the women of Rajasthan, BJP National President J.P. Nadda will be in Jaipur on Saturday where he will launch a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing women's education and security and initiate the direct transfer of financial benefits under several key schemes. His visit coincides with the 300th birth anniversary celebrations of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, during which he will attend two major programmes focussed on women's welfare and party organisation. J.P. Nadda will first participate in a government event at the Regional Institute of Co-operative Management (RIC), where he will launch a series of schemes aimed at enhancing women's education and security. During the programme, he will also initiate the direct transfer of financial benefits under several key schemes. Later, at a party event organised at Entertainment Paradise, Nadda will engage with BJP workers and public representatives, offering guidance on organisational strength and electoral strategy. He is also scheduled to visit the Chief Minister's residence during his trip. As part of nationwide celebrations led by the BJP central leadership to honour Rani Ahilyabai Holkar's legacy, a state-level dialogue is being organised in Jaipur. According to the itinerary, J.P. Nadda will depart from Delhi at 11:10 AM on an Air India flight and arrive at Jaipur Airport at 12:15 PM. He will be received by Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, and other senior party leaders. From there, he will proceed to MNIT, where he is expected to stay from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM. Nadda will then head to Jhalana RIC at 2:00 PM to inaugurate the 'Kalika Unit' initiative. During this event, 150 Kalika units will be flagged off, supporting women's safety and empowerment. The event will also witness the transfer of funds under various schemes including the 'Lado Protsahan Yojana' in which 32,755 girls will be direct beneficiaries, ST Pre-Matric Scholarship, Safai Karmachari Pre-Matric Scholarship, Balika Distance Education Scheme, Balika Shiksha Protsahan Yojana and Lakhpati Didi Loan Scheme. These initiatives reflect the BJP's commitment to empowering women and boosting their participation in education and economic activities, said party workers.
Mint
2 days ago
- Health
- Mint
Health minister Nadda calls for responsive regulatory environment, launches CII Centre for Health
New Delhi: Health minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday called for a unified national effort to strengthen healthcare systems aligned with India's 2047 development roadmap. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit, Nadda stressed on the need for a responsive regulatory environment to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety while underlining India's rise as a hub of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. During the event, the minister launched a CII Centre for Health which will focus on multi-stakeholder collaboration and low-cost innovation in the health sector. He highlighted the government's commitment to healthcare reforms, innovation and accessibility, and called for a more humane, responsive and time-bound regulatory environment, especially in the functioning of key bodies. 'While we must uphold the highest standards of quality and safety, we must also avoid unnecessary delays, red tape must not become a barrier to timely progress,' said the union health minister. 'India's ability to meet global demand—especially during the covid-19 pandemic—as evidence of its growing stature. We moved from being dependent to becoming the dependable,' he added. The CII Centre for Health will focus on multi-stakeholder collaboration, ensuring low-cost innovation in health, streamlining supply barriers, catalyzing the private sector to engage beyond corporate social responsibility, prioritize technical expertise to enable health system strengthening and promote workplace wellness and health as a boardroom agenda. He spoke about the pivotal role of the private sector in driving India's healthcare, and urged AI- and tech-based innovations for enabling mass screenings and telemedicine in India. 'Public-private partnerships can be instrumental in ensuring that early detection and preventive healthcare reach every corner of the country,' the minister added. He urged the industry and all stakeholders to contribute to making India a global benchmark in healthcare by 2047. "Such engagements are critical to nation-building and positioning India as a global leader in health innovation,' he added.
Mint
5 days ago
- Health
- Mint
With State hospitals' essential medicine stock less than 40%, Centre sounds alarm bell
New Delhi: India's public health system, a cornerstone for millions, faces a critical shortage of essential medicines and diagnostic services, even as the country grapples with a rising burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Several states and Union territories (UTs)–including populous ones such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, West Bengal and Bihar, among many others–have less than 40% levels of essential medicines and diagnostic services available in government-run hospitals and health centres, said an official aware of the matter and as shown by a document reviewed by Mint. At the same time, the Centre has conveyed its unhappiness to states and UTs about consumers being unaware of a key central government scheme to provide free drugs at public healthcare centres. Gaps in implementation A communication from the Union health ministry on 7 May to the states and UTs, seen by Mint, pointed to gaps in the implementation of its FDSI (free drugs and diagnostics service initiative) program under the national health mission (NHM). 'These include gaps in the notification by state of the average number of drugs and diagnostics available across facilities, as compared to the recommended numbers outlined in the National Essential Drugs and Diagnostics Lists as per IPHS (Indian Public Health Standards)," the communication noted, adding that there is also a noticeable gap between data reported in state reports and data updated in the government's monitoring dashboard. However, the official cited above, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the matter of data gap is not worrisome. 'The states/UT governments have to update the data on the government's portal for effective monitoring and evaluation of FDSI," this person said. 'This is not a big issue; (it is) a regular matter." Also read | India's first public health university on the cards At present, a diagnostic module is being piloted in the DVDMS (drugs and vaccines distribution management system) to monitor the availability of diagnostic reagents and consumables. The DVDMS is an IT application that facilitates the implementation of the FDSI and improves the supply chain of drugs, sutures, and surgical items for district drug warehouses across India. The health ministry has now told states and UTs to update their lists of essential drugs and diagnostic tools to match national guidelines. They also need to evaluate their specific needs and provide feedback on any drug or diagnostic service. Queries emailed to the office of Union health minister J.P. Nadda, health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, and health ministry spokesperson remained unanswered till press time. Prof Dr K Srinath Reddy, former, President of Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI): 'Availability of essential drugs and diagnostics at all public healthcare facilities is pivotal for meeting both major indicators of universal health coverage, which are financial protection and service coverage. Drugs and diagnostics contribute to a very high level of out of pocket expenditure, resulting in financial hardship to those who need healthcare, especially for chronic conditions. Health outcomes will be poor if healthcare providers are handicapped by absence of essential drugs and diagnostic aids. All efforts must be made by state and central governments to urgently fill these gaps." What are the minimum thresholds? The Centre has been trying to implement the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) 2022 guidelines to provide uniform, high quality health services across all states. IPHS are essential benchmarks that ensure the delivery of minimum essential services through public healthcare facilities, including district hospitals, sub-district hospitals, community health centers, primary health centers, and sub health centres. In 2015, the Union health ministry launched the FDSI to provide free essential medicine at all public health facilities, with an aim to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE). Both the marquee initiatives are being implemented under the National Health Mission (NHM) to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), providing equitable, affordable and quality healthcare. Also read | Need thorough virtual checkups of public health facilities, Centre tells states According to the guidelines, a district hospital should have at least 375 essential medicines such as anti-infectives, cardiovascular medicines, anti-diabetic medicines, antidepressants, pain relievers, antineoplastic drugs, vitamin and mineral supplements, anticonvulsants, etc. A sub-district hospital needs to stock 325 medicines, community health centres 299 medicines, primary health centres at least 171 medicines, and sub-health centres need to store 105 medicines. As for free diagnostic services, a district hospital should have at least 134 diagnostic services, sub-district hospital (111), community health centre (97), primary health centre (63) and a sub-health centre must provide 14 services. Where are the gaps? According to information reviewed by Mint, states and UTs that have been red flagged by the Centre for having less than 40% availability of medicines as on 25 April 2025 are: Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (DNHⅅ), Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, J&K, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. Also read | Cell planned to find treatments and vaccines for future pandemics Further, the following have less than 40% availability of diagnostic services at the government health facilities: Andaman & Nicobar Island, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, DNHⅅ, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Assam, Bihar, DNHⅅ, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand and Karnataka, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal Getting the message across The Centre has also raised concerns about common citizens and local public representatives often remaining unaware of FDSI, which limits their ability to fully utilize these essential services. The health ministry has directed the states and UTs to develop comprehensive strategies to promote awareness campaigns, and mandatory display of available drugs and diagnostic services at all health facilities. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, public health expert & former past president, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Cochin Chapter, remarked that despite its goal to provide essential medicines and tests free of cost at public health facilities, many citizens — even in urban areas — apparently remain unaware of these entitlements. Also read | NMC asks medical institutions to establish dedicated Tobacco Cessation Centres 'This has resulted in a gap between planning and implementation," Jayadevan said. 'Limited public awareness and logistical hurdles are major barriers. While media coverage, posters and displays can improve visibility, real impact requires trained personnel, accurate data reporting, and digital integration via systems like DVDMS. Health equity starts with access — and access begins with awareness, supported by reliable systems that deliver."
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
NDA CMs and Deputy CMs to discuss good governance
Twenty Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers of the States ruled by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will participate in a day-long brainstorming on 'Good Governance' on Sunday (May 25, 2025). 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the meeting. BJP president J.P. Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah too will be participating in the deliberations,' read a BJP statement. Twin resolutions Being coordinated by the BJP Good Governance Department, the meeting will also pass two resolutions. The first one will be to congratulate the Indian defence forces and the Prime Minister on the success of Operation Sindoor. In another resolution, the NDA CM Conclave will congratulate the Central government on its decision to conduct caste enumeration during the ensuing Census. 'A significant part of the deliberations at this conclave will be devoted to the discussion on best practices by different NDA State governments. The respective CMs will be make presentations on their initiatives. The meeting will also deliberate on the forthcoming events such as the first anniversary of the NDA government, completion of a decade of International Yoga Day, and the 50th Loktantra Hatya Diwas, which is the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency, said the party.
