Latest news with #SeemaAgarwal
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
National police conference reiterates need for 30% quota for women in job recruitments
Speakers at the 11th National Conference of Women in Police (NCWP) reiterated the need for 30% reservation of women in all recruitments, besides flexibility in scheduling work for women personnel. The NCWP was jointly organised by the Tamil Nadu Police and the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), at the Tamil Nadu Police Academy (TNPA). Delegates from various States and Central organisations, along with over 140 women police personnel from Tamil Nadu, participated. At the valedictory on Thursday, Director-General of Police (DGP), Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, Seema Agarwal read out the resolution. She said that as far as possible, men and women officers should be trained together. She reiterated the need to increase the number of women outdoor trainers for both men and women. A stay-in facility with a caretaker should be provided for women trainees with children till the age of three. Newly-recruited women officers should be posted to all wings of the Police Department as a matter of routine. The resolution demanded that women officers on maternity leave should not be transferred and one year of maternity leave and two years of childcare leave should be provided to women personnel of all ranks. Releasing a souvenir and addressing the conference, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the first formal recruitment of women into the Tamil Nadu Police was carried out in 1973, when a 22-member all-women police unit was established. 'What began with 22 women over 50 years ago, has now grown into a huge force of around 27,000 women police. This is one of the largest in the country,' he said. He also recalled that in 1989, former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi ensured that women were brought into the decision-making levels of government by awarding them a 30% reservation in government jobs. As a result, the directly recruited women DSPs entered the Police Department for the first time. They rose up to the top ranks of Additional Director-Generals and Inspector-Generals and continue to grow in number and contribution. Stating that the Tamil Nadu Police have been an example of mainstreaming of women, Mr. Udhayanidhi added that he was proud to share that 43% of the law and order police stations in the State had women station house officers. Minister for MSME T.M. Anbarasan, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Dheeraj Kumar, and DGP Shankar Jiwal were among those present.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Stool chart key to detection of liver diseases in newborns
Lucknow: Experts at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) emphasised importance of raising awareness about a ' stool chart ' as a simple and effective tool for identifying severe liver diseases in newborns . The recommendation came during Mid-Term National Conference of the Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology , Hepatology, and Nutrition held at the institute. The stool chart, which features shapes, sizes and colours of stools, is internationally recognised and highly effective in identifying liver conditions. Experts stressed importance of examining colour of a newborn's stool before discharging them from the hospital. Stool chart can help rule out Neonatal and Infantile Cholestasis (also known as infant jaundice), a condition where bile flow from liver is blocked, potentially leading to serious liver damage. Pediatric hepatologist at RMLIMS, Dr Piyush Upadhyay, explained that stool chart was a visual guide designed to help healthcare providers and parents track changes in colour and consistency of a baby's stool. If it matches any colour that indicates liver problems, such as pale or white, it can be an early warning of liver disorders. He added, "If parents are not sure about how to read the chart or make decisions, they should be encouraged to bring a stool sample during the baby's first vaccination, typically between 45 to 90 days. This simple step can help detect serious conditions like Biliary Atresia, a leading cause of Cholestasis, at an early stage. Biliary Atresia is a severe condition in which ducts carrying bile from the liver are either blocked or absent. If not detected early, it can lead to liver failure and may require a transplant if detected five to six months late. Unfortunately, in Uttar Pradesh, this service is not widely available and many children do not survive." Dr Seema Agarwal, also from RMLIMS, emphasised that if a baby's stool appears white, it should be considered a warning sign. Additionally, if the stool or urine doesn't leave stains on clothes, it could indicate a potential liver issue. Dr Seema Alam from ILBS Delhi pointed out that early detection of liver conditions leads to better treatment outcomes, with some cases even being treatable through simple changes in the baby's diet. Director of RMLIMS, Prof C M Singh, said this national conference was first of its kind to be hosted by the institute. "Liver problems in children are increasing rapidly; it's crucial to prioritise the early diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases," he added.
