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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
RMRC joins WHO network to reduce ‘health inequities'
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: The Regional Medical Research Centre (ICMR-RMRC) in the city has been selected to join the WHO's 'Health Inequality Monitoring Network', a global initiative dedicated to advancing health equity through better data and evidence. Through the network, RMRC will contribute to developing tools, strengthening data systems and guiding policy interventions to reduce health inequities, official sources said. ICMR director Sanghamitra Pati said Odisha and the rest of the eastern region face significant health challenges, particularly among tribal, rura, and underserved populations. "Being a part of the network will allow RMRC to generate disaggregated data to better understand who is being left behind, support evidence-informed policies to reduce health gaps, and enhance regional health monitoring systems and capacity-building," she added. "This recognition places ICMR-RMRC Bhubaneswar among key institutions worldwide working to identify and address health disparities. The WHO's recently published report, 'Health Inequality Monitoring: Harnessing Data to Advance Health Equity', emphasises the critical role of monitoring in shaping inclusive health policies," read a press statement from RMRC. "By collaborating with WHO and other global partners, RMRC will play a critical role in shaping strategies that promote universal health coverage and equity-oriented health reforms," said Pati. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo As a participant in the network, she said the RMRC will support WHO in identifying training needs and organising capacity-building workshops for member states. "Our multidisciplinary team of experts will familiarise themselves with WHO's methods and tools on health inequality monitoring and help teams adhere to the shared guidelines," she added. Pati said RMRC will contribute technical inputs to enhance training programmes, support integration of data disaggregation into health systems and promote best practices. "RMRC will also share knowledge and help develop context-specific training resources to strengthen monitoring capacity across member states," she added.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Jaipur metro phase II work to kick off by Diwali, completion in five years
JAIPUR : According to a senior metro official, Rajasthan Metro Railway Corporation ( RMRC ) has submitted the approved Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Line 2 of Jaipur metro to the union govt and is presently awaiting final approval. Subsequent to this approval, the RMRC will initiate the tender process for the project and issue the work order. "In a meeting with the chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, we were asked to finish this process by Aug this year. The state govt aims to lay the foundation stone for the project any time before Diwali, considering the forthcoming civic polls," the official told TOI. While the previous Line 1 project, implemented during the Congress govt's tenure, was fully funded by the state, Line 2 will be a joint venture between the union and state govts. "Under the joint venture, the state govt will provide only 20% of the construction cost. The union govt will contribute another 20%, and the remaining 60% will be arranged through a soft loan. Agencies such as JICA are being considered for the soft loan," said another metro official. Construction of Jaipur Metro Line 1 (Mansarovar to Chandpole) was funded by the state, while the second phase (Chandpole to Badi Chaupar) relied on a Rs 969 crore loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB), which the state is currently facing difficulties in repaying. Officials said that planning meetings with the traffic department will soon take place to map out required diversions during construction. It is anticipated that the stretch will require between three to five years to complete. "We shall build the entire corridor in segments, ensuring no inconvenience across more than a 3 to 5 kilometre stretch at any one time," another official said.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Metro phase 2 work to kick off by Diwali, completion in 5 years
1 2 Jaipur: According to a senior metro official, Rajasthan Metro Railway Corporation (RMRC) has submitted the approved Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Line 2 of Jaipur metro to the union govt and is presently awaiting final approval. Subsequent to this approval, the RMRC will initiate the tender process for the project and issue the work order. "In a meeting with the chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, we were asked to finish this process by Aug this year. The state govt aims to lay the foundation stone for the project any time before Diwali, considering the forthcoming civic polls," the official told TOI. While the previous Line 1 project, implemented during the Congress govt's tenure, was fully funded by the state, Line 2 will be a joint venture between the union and state govts. "Under the joint venture, the state govt will provide only 20% of the construction cost. The union govt will contribute another 20%, and the remaining 60% will be arranged through a soft loan. Agencies such as JICA are being considered for the soft loan," said another metro official. Construction of Jaipur Metro Line 1 (Mansarovar to Chandpole) was funded by the state, while the second phase (Chandpole to Badi Chaupar) relied on a Rs 969 crore loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB), which the state is currently facing difficulties in repaying. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Officials said that planning meetings with the traffic department will soon take place to map out required diversions during construction. It is anticipated that the stretch will require between three to five years to complete. "We shall build the entire corridor in segments, ensuring no inconvenience across more than a 3 to 5 kilometre stretch at any one time," another official said.
