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News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Himachal Ends Free OPD Registration In Hospitals, Fee To Be Charged From June 5
Last Updated: The Himachal govt says the move aims to improve healthcare services and generate resources. Official orders regarding the new charges were issued on June 3 In a significant decision, the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government of Himachal Pradesh has announced that from June 5, all government health institutions across the state will charge a fee for OPD slips. Patients will now be required to pay Rs 10 for registration slips. The Secretary of the Health Department has issued a notification to this effect. Additionally, 133 different tests conducted in hospitals will no longer be free, with the government deciding to impose fixed fees for these tests. However, exceptions have been made for 14 categories of people, including cancer and kidney patients, pregnant women, elderly people over 60, TB patients, Divyang (differently abled), mentally ill, jail inmates, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) beneficiaries, patients covered under the free medicine scheme, disaster victims, HIV-positive patients, children in child reform homes, and residents of old age homes and orphanages. The Himachal Pradesh government has asserted that this move aims to enhance health services and secure resources. Official orders were issued on June 3. In the order issued by the Health Secretary, it has been stated that, based on the recommendations of the Cabinet Sub-Committee, a decision has been taken to allow the collection of user charges to strengthen and improve the services provided by the Rogi Kalyan Samitis. These services include hygiene, cleanliness, and the maintenance of infrastructure and equipment. Additionally, it has been decided that a consultation fee of Rs 10 will be charged from all patients at the time of registration at the hospital. Previously, government hospitals in Himachal Pradesh did not charge for prescriptions, and registration was free. However, facing a severe financial crisis, the state government has had to cut back on many free services. Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandil noted that people often do not keep their prescriptions safely, which has led the government to implement the new fee. First Published: June 04, 2025, 10:56 IST
India.com
06-05-2025
- Health
- India.com
Indias Rank In 2025 Human Development Index Improves, Climbs To...; Life Expectancy Rises To...
New Delhi: India continues its steady rise on the Human Development Index (HDI), ranking 130th out of 193 countries in the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) released today by the United Nations Development Programme. With an HDI value increasing from 0.676 in 2022 to 0.685 in 2023, India remains in the medium human development category, moving closer to the threshold for high human development (HDI ≥ 0.700). The 2025 HDR, titled "A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI," highlights the critical role of artificial intelligence in shaping the next chapter of human development—particularly in fast-growing economies like India. "We congratulate India on its notable progress in the Human Development Index, rising from rank 133 in 2022 to 130 in 2023. This advancement reflects sustained improvements in key dimensions of human development, particularly in mean years of schooling and national income per capita. India's life expectancy reaching its highest level since the inception of the index is a testament to the country's robust recovery from the pandemic and its investments and commitment to long-term human well-being. With a renewed focus on women-led development, quality education, and healthcare for all, India is well-positioned to achieve inclusive growth and continued progress on human development," said Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, UNDP India. India's HDI Value Increased India's HDI value has increased by over 53 percent since 1990, growing faster than both the global and South Asian averages. This progress has been fueled by economic growth and targeted social protection and welfare programs. Life Expectancy Rose To 72 Years Life expectancy rose from 58.6 years in 1990 to 72 years in 2023, the highest recorded since the index began. National health programs by successive governments, such as the National Rural Health Mission, Ayushman Bharat, Janani Suraksha Yojana, and Poshan Abhiyaan, have contributed significantly to this achievement. Children today are expected to stay in school for 13 years on average, up from 8.2 years in 1990. Initiatives like the Right to Education Act, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, and the National Education Policy 2020 have enhanced outcomes. However, quality and learning outcomes remain areas for continued focus. On the economic front, India's Gross National Income per capita rose more than four times, from USD 2,167.22 (1990) to USD 9,046.76 (2023). Over the years, India's progress on economic growth and investments in programs like MGNREGA, Jan Dhan Yojana, and digital inclusion have contributed to poverty reduction. Importantly, 135 million Indians escaped multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21.
NDTV
06-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
India's Human Development Index Makes Progress, Ranks 130 Out Of 193 Countries
New Delhi: India continues its steady rise on the Human Development Index (HDI), ranking 130 out of 193 countries in the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) released on Tuesday by the UN Development Programme. Between 2022 and 2023, India improved its HDI ranking from 133 to 130, and its HDI value increased from 0.676 in 2022 to 0.685 in 2023. India remained in the medium human development category, moving closer to the threshold for high human development (HDI > 0.700), the report said. However, the report also pointed out that inequality reduces India's HDI by 30.7 per cent, one of the highest losses in the region. While health and education inequality have improved, income and gender disparities remain significant. Female labour force participation and political representation lag, though recent steps such as the constitutional amendment reserving one-third of legislative seats for women offer promise for transformative change, the report said. In India, the report said life expectancy increased slightly from 71.7 years to 72.0 years, marking the highest level recorded for the country. While expected years of schooling remained nearly unchanged, moving from 12.96 to 12.95 years, mean years of schooling saw a notable increase from 6.57 to 6.88 years. The report lauded India's progress in school education, especially from 1990, and credited initiatives like the Right to Education Act, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, and the National Education Policy 2020. However, quality and learning outcomes remain areas for continued focus, it said. Additionally, India's Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, measured in 2021 purchasing power parity (PPP), rose from USD 8,475.68 to USD 9,046.76, reflecting ongoing economic growth. The 2025 HDR, "A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI," highlighted the critical role of artificial intelligence in shaping the next chapter of human development - particularly in fast-growing economies like India. "We congratulate India on its notable progress in the Human Development Index, rising from rank 133 in 2022 to 130 in 2023. This advancement reflects sustained improvements in key dimensions of human development, particularly in mean years of schooling and national income per capita," said Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, UNDP India. Lusigi further said that India's life expectancy reaching its highest level since the inception of the index is a testament to the country's robust recovery from the pandemic and its investments and commitment to long-term human well-being. India's HDI value has increased by over 53 per cent since 1990, growing faster than the global and South Asian averages. This progress has been fueled by economic growth and targeted social protection and welfare programmes. Life expectancy rose from 58.6 years in 1990 to 72 years in 2023, the highest recorded since the index began. National health programmes by successive governments, such as the National Rural Health Mission, Ayushman Bharat, Janani Suraksha Yojana, and Poshan Abhiyaan, have contributed significantly to this achievement. On the economic front, India's Gross National Income per capita rose over four times, from USD 2167.22 (1990) to USD 9046.76 (2023). "Over the years, India's progress on economic growth and investments in programmes like MGNREGA, Jan Dhan Yojana, and digital inclusion have contributed to poverty reduction. Importantly, 135 million Indians escaped multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21," the report said. The report said India is also positioning itself as a leader in the global AI landscape. The country has the highest self-reported AI skills penetration and is now retaining more of its homegrown AI talent - 20% of Indian AI researchers remain in the country, up from nearly zero in 2019. AI is being deployed across sectors, from agriculture to healthcare, and new initiatives are underway to democratise AI access. A new global UNDP survey also reveals growing optimism about AI, with 70% of people expecting it to boost productivity and 64% believing it will create new job opportunities, particularly among youth. Globally, the report warned of a slowdown in human development progress - the slowest since 1990.
Mint
06-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
India climbs three spots to 130 on UNDP Human Development Index; shows strong gains in health, education, and AI
India has climbed three spots on the Human Development Index (HDI), ranking 130 in 2023, up from 133 in 2022, according to a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report released on Tuesday. India's HDI score rose from 0.676 to 0.685 during the year, keeping the country in the medium human development category but edging it closer to the high development threshold of 0.700, the report said. India's latest HDI score of 0.685 is comparable to its neighbours Bangladesh (0.685), and higher than Nepal (0.622) and Pakistan (0.544). Sri Lanka (0.776) and Bhutan (0.698), however, remain ahead. The HDI measures long-term progress in three key dimensions of human development: health, education, and standard of living. Titled A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI (artificial intelligence), the report highlights global trends in human progress amid technological change. India's life expectancy rose from 58.6 years in 1990 to 72 years in 2023—the highest ever recorded—driven by flagship health programmes like the National Rural Health Mission, Ayushman Bharat, Janani Suraksha Yojana, and Poshan Abhiyaan, according to the report. Interestingly, average years of schooling in India rose from 8.2 in 1990 to 13 in 2023, driven by reforms like the Right to Education Act, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, and the National Education Policy 2020, though the report notes that learning outcomes and quality remain key challenges. The report noted that India's GNI (gross national income) per capita surged over fourfold—from $2,167.22 in 1990 to $9,046.76 in 2023 (2021 PPP), with economic growth and social investments, including schemes like MGNREGA, Jan Dhan Yojana, and digital inclusion, helping lift 135 million people out of multidimensional poverty between 2015–16 and 2019–21. Yet, inequality continues to erode progress—reducing India's HDI by 30.7%, among the highest in the region, the report said. While health and education gaps have narrowed, income and gender disparities remain stark, with low female labour force participation and political representation, it added. "This advancement reflects sustained improvements in key dimensions of human development, particularly in mean years of schooling and national income per capita," said Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, UNDP India. Lusigi said India's life expectancy has reached its highest level since the inception of the Human Development Index, reflecting the country's strong post-pandemic recovery and its sustained investment in long-term human well-being. "With a renewed focus on women-led development, quality education and healthcare for all, India is well positioned to achieve inclusive growth and continued progress on human development,' she added. Meanwhile, India is fast emerging as a global AI powerhouse, boasting the world's highest AI skills penetration. The country now retains 20% of its AI researchers—a significant leap from near-zero in 2019, the report noted. India is harnessing AI for inclusive development, with initiatives ranging from AI-powered agricultural support systems to a national computing infrastructure and state-led skilling programs in Tamil Nadu and Telangana, it added. First Published: 6 May 2025, 02:09 PM IST
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Maharashtra needs integrated ministries: Ayush minister Prataprao Jadhav
Nashik: The Union minister of state (independent charge) of the Ministry of AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav , was in Nashik on Friday for the 'Yaga Mahotsav', conducted at Gauri Patangan along the Godavari River. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He addressed the media on the the programme, urging state govt for integrated AYUSH system in Maharashtra. "At the Centre, AYUSH has been integrated. This is unlike in the state where the public health ministry, medical education ministry, and the food and drugs ministry govern the education and treatment of AYUSH. We have written to the state chief minister and the deputy chief minister to carve out an integrated AYUSH system in the state, which will improve coordination and funding for programmes for the needy," said Jadhav. Jadhav also mentioned the AYUSH Ministry is now developing packages of asanas tailored for specific age groups and those suffering from specific ailments. "We have decided to create small packages of asanas that will describe the age, the asana, the benefits, and even ailment-based guidance, such as for diabetes, hypertension, or pregnant women, along with what to do and to avoid. These will be put up on social media platforms," he said. The minister also noted that yoga is being included in the school curriculum and is being recognised as a sport in the Asian Games, which will attract students to yoga and help them build their careers. The AYUSH Minister Jadhav stated that his ministry would also establish AYUSH wellness centres during the Simhastha Kumbhmela being held in Nashik. The minister also reviewed the work being carried out under the National Rural Health Mission and asked the authorities to take steps to ensure that the general public is provided with good health facilities by implementing health schemes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nashik: The Union minister of state (independent charge) of the Ministry of AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav, was in Nashik on Friday for the 'Yaga Mahotsav', conducted at Gauri Patangan along the Godavari River. He addressed the media on the the programme, urging state govt for integrated AYUSH system in Maharashtra. "At the Centre, AYUSH has been integrated. This is unlike in the state where the public health ministry, medical education ministry, and the food and drugs ministry govern the education and treatment of AYUSH. We have written to the state chief minister and the deputy chief minister to carve out an integrated AYUSH system in the state, which will improve coordination and funding for programmes for the needy," said Jadhav. Jadhav also mentioned the AYUSH Ministry is now developing packages of asanas tailored for specific age groups and those suffering from specific ailments. "We have decided to create small packages of asanas that will describe the age, the asana, the benefits, and even ailment-based guidance, such as for diabetes, hypertension, or pregnant women, along with what to do and to avoid. These will be put up on social media platforms," he said. The minister also noted that yoga is being included in the school curriculum and is being recognised as a sport in the Asian Games, which will attract students to yoga and help them build their careers. The AYUSH Minister Jadhav stated that his ministry would also establish AYUSH wellness centres during the Simhastha Kumbhmela being held in Nashik. The minister also reviewed the work being carried out under the National Rural Health Mission and asked the authorities to take steps to ensure that the general public is provided with good health facilities by implementing health schemes.
