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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Govt will consider job for kin of Covid-hit contract worker: Min
Bhopal: Deputy CM and health department Rajendra Shukla on Wednesday assured the House that he would look into the possibility of giving appointment on compassionate grounds to one of the dependents of a contract health employee killed during Covid duty. He said there was no bar on giving a job to dependents of a contract employee, but since the family of such employees have been given Rs 50 lakh as compensation, whether it can still be done or not will have to be examined. Chaudhary Sujit Mer Singh of the Congress, who had raised the issue, said dependent of one health employee killed of infection during Corona duty in Chhindwara has got a job in his place and the family also received a compensation of Rs 50 lakh. Following this, Shukla assured him to look into the issue.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
MP has highest infant mortality rate in India, govt admits in assembly
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh has the highest infant mortality rate in the country, with 40 out of every 1,000 newborns dying in the state, the govt informed the assembly on Wednesday. The disclosure came in a written reply by Deputy CM and health minister Rajendra Shukla to a question raised by Congress MLA Jhuma Solanki. Citing the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) 2022 data, Shukla said the state's infant mortality rate (IMR) was not only higher than the national average but also the highest among all states. "Yes, the infant mortality rate in MP is higher compared to other states and the national average," he said. In her question, Solanki had sought comparative figures, reasons behind the high IMR, and details of govt schemes and expenditure aimed at tackling the crisis. On a question regarding what was the expenditure incurred in the previous fiscal year, the govt said it had spent Rs 110 crore under different schemes and activities to reduce the infant mortality rate. The primary causes of infant deaths in MP include premature birth, pneumonia, sepsis, low birth weight, birth asphyxia and diarrhea among other reasons, the minister said in his reply. The govt also listed the schemes, activities and budget allocation aimed to reduce infant mortality rate. It includes Anaemia Mukt Bharat, nutritional rehabilitation centre, total facility based newborn care, total child death review, total paediatric care, total Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram among several others.
United News of India
26-07-2025
- Business
- United News of India
MP: CM Yadav to inaugurate two-day regional tourism conclave today
Bhopal, July 26 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate a two-day Regional Tourism Conclave here today. The purpose of this conclave is to increase the number of tourists in the state, enhance cooperation and partnership between tourism entrepreneurs, tour operators, and the hotel industry, and encourage tourism investment in the state by recognising the tourism potential of the Vindhya region. The conclave is being organised by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism, Culture, and Religious Trusts and Endowments Dharmendra Singh Lodhi will also be present at the conclave, which shall take place at the Krishna Raj Kapoor Auditorium, Rewa, it was officially learnt. Several important decisions, investment proposals, digital innovations, and cultural partnerships that will strengthen the tourism sector will be announced. The event, focused on Wildlife and Offbeat Destinations, shall be an effective initiative to make the state self-reliant in tourism and connect local communities to mainstream tourism. In the first session, Letters of Award will be given to six major investors investing in the hotel, resort, wellness and eco-tourism sectors. These proposals include investments in Dhar, Mandsaur, Raisen, Vidisha, Jabalpur and Alirajpur. The Board will sign a strategic partnership Memorandum of Understanding with two major digital marketing companies, Barcode Experiential and Qyuki Digital. These companies specialise in digital branding, influencer campaigns and creative social media marketing. This collaboration shall boost modern branding of tourism destinations and help establish Madhya Pradesh more strongly among youth as the Heart of Incredible India. The Chief Minister will virtually lay the foundation stone under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme of Spiritual Experience project at Chitrakoot Ghat. The inauguration of the Food Craft Institute in Shahdol shall also be done. This institute, built at a cost of Rs 15.62 crore, will provide training and employment-orientated courses related to hospitality to youth. To establish local art and handicraft centres in the Mandla, Dindori, Singrauli, Sidhi and Seoni districts, agreements will be inked with Gram Sudhar Samiti, MM Foundation, and Samarth Sanstha. This initiative shall provide livelihood opportunities by connecting women and artisans to training, production and marketing. UNI AC ARN
News18
23-07-2025
- Health
- News18
Peer support critical for adolescent mental health: Experts
Agency: PTI Bhopal, Jul 23 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla has stressed on empowering adolescents with tools to care for their own mental well-being and of their peers, saying it as an investment for the future of the state as well as the nation. Shukla was speaking at the national consultation event organised in Bhopal on Tuesday by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the UNICEF and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). The event was held on the occasion of release of a national factsheet on adolescent and youth mental health together with a supplement training module, titled 'I Support My Friends', to the already existing adolescent peer-support module under the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK). 'Empowering our adolescents with tools to care for their own mental well-being and that of their peers is an investment in the future of Madhya Pradesh and the nation," Shukla, who is also the state's health minister, said. 'With initiatives like RKSK and the new peer-support addendum, we are building a society where young people are heard, supported and equipped to thrive," he added. Minister of State for Health N Shivaji Patel highlighted the importance of listening to and supporting young people. 'Adolescents today face immense pressures, be it from academics, families or their social environments. We must create systems that allow them to speak up, be heard and feel supported," he said. 'Investing in their mental well-being is not just a policy priority, it is a moral responsibility and a commitment to our shared future," he said. The addendum responds to the urgent need of equipping adolescents with practical tools to identify signs of emotional distress, offer empathetic support and link peers to further help, while also protecting their own boundaries and well-being, a release said. Adapted from a UNICEF-WHO global resource, and contextualised by NIMHANS, the one-day training was built around a 'Look, Listen, Link' framework and uses interactive activities, scenario-based learning and guided reflection to foster emotional literacy, supportive communication and responsible peer engagement, it added. NIMHANS Director Dr Pratima Murthy highlighted the need to begin mental health support early and embed it into everyday settings like schools and community spaces. 'Given the complex mental health needs of young people, consultations like this — bringing together technical experts, youth, policymakers, decision-makers, and media — can play a vital role in addressing unmet needs and advancing the country's vision of a Viksit Bharat," she said. UNICEF India Chief of Health Dr Vivek Singh reflected on the remarkable progress India has made on mental health in recent times. 'We must move from reactive care to proactive, community-rooted mental health systems. There is also a need to focus on an integrated mental health framework. UNICEF is committed to support the government on this shift through scalable, youth-led approaches," he added. PTI MAS GK view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 10:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cabinet clears Vrindavan Gram scheme, Rs 4k-cr bridge rebuild plan
Bhopal: The state cabinet, chaired by CM Mohan Yadav, on Tuesday approved the 'Mukhyamantri Vrindavan Gram Yojana' aimed at making villages self-reliant. Under this scheme, one village from each assembly constituency will be selected, with a minimum population of 2,000 and at least 500 bovines. These villages will be developed as 'Vrindavan Grams', setting a model of self-sufficiency and holistic rural development for others. Key focus areas under the scheme will include cow rearing and dairy development, environmental conservation, organic farming, water conservation, solar energy, pasture development, infrastructure development and rural entrepreneurship and livelihood generation. In another decision, the cabinet approved Rs 4,572 crore for the Reconstruction of Damaged Bridges Scheme for fiscal years 2025–26 to 2029–30, targeting the rebuilding of 1,766 bridges. This will ensure year-round connectivity, deputy chief minister Rajendra Shukla said. The Madhya Pradesh Rural Road Development Authority's Empowered Committee has been authorized to oversee implementation and monitoring. The cabinet also approved the establishment of a campus of the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Gandhinagar, in Bhopal. A grant of Rs 1.05 crore per year for three years will be provided. Ten acres of land within the Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) campus will be allocated for the permanent campus. Until the permanent building is constructed, existing facilities at RGPV will be temporarily used. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
