Bhopal, April 14 (IANS) Expanding the reach of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the state health department is now distributing Ayushman cards to thousands of Anganwadi and ASHA workers in Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh. The social workers, besides their community service, have themselves become ‘beneficiaries’ of Ayushman Bharat – an ambitious scheme that promises to redefine the country’s healthcare landscape.The move, hailed and welcomed by many ASH…
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New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) With over 14 lakh Anganwadi centres, Anganwadi Didis are reaching pregnant mothers, lactating mothers, adolescent girls and children, serving nearly 8.9 crore beneficiaries, according to Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi.She emphasised that ‘Poshan Maah’ and ‘Poshan Pakhwada’ have taken the shape of a true ‘Jan Andolan’, with crores of activities taking place across the country. “Our Anganwadi workers, Anganwadi helpers, and ASHA …
Bhopal, April 6 (IANS) Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, the Madhya Pradesh government has stepped up efforts to prevent child marriages, issuing detailed directives for strict vigilance during mass marriage ceremonies scheduled on April 20. Madhya Pradesh’s Women and Child Development Department, in a press note issued on Monday, stated it has directed all district collectors to launch a comprehensive statewide campaign against child marriage.“The initiative is part of the Centre’s ‘Child Marri…
Bagalkot (Karnataka), March 31 (IANS) Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and the Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Tuesday, challenged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to a public debate, saying that he would retire from politics if Siddaramaiah provides satisfactory answers to his questions regarding injustices done to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward classes, and minorities in the state. Speaking to the media at the BJP distr…
Jaipur, March 30 (IANS) The 2026–27 academic session in Rajasthan’s government schools will commence from April 1 with renewed enthusiasm and widespread public participation. To mark the beginning, Praveshotsav 2026 is being organised across the state as a large-scale campaign aimed at increasing enrolment, reducing dropout rates, and ensuring every child is connected to education, officials said on Monday.The Education Department has completed all necessary preparations and issued guideline…
Jaipur, March 30 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday announced a major initiative for Anganwadi workers and helpers, transferring Rs 1,000 each directly into the bank accounts of 1.22 lakh beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to cover the cost of two uniforms. The transfer was made during a programme held at the Chief Minister’s Residence.On the occasion, the Chief Minister also distributed cheques to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Lado…
Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that the state has set a target to recruit over 5,000 Anganwadi workers and more than 60,000 helpers this year, adding that the process has already begun.Speaking at a programme at Lok Bhawan here after inaugurating various Anganwadi projects, the Chief Minister said steps have also been taken to strengthen social security for frontline workers engaged in child care.He said Anganwadi workers and helpers hav…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) continues to bring relief to millions of low-income families across India, providing free treatment for serious illnesses and easing financial burdens. In Nala Sopara West, Sopara Hospital, managed by the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, has emerged as a model facility, offering completely free and quality healthcare services to Ayushman cardholders.Speaking to IANS, about the support, Jaleel Sheikh, son of a ben…
Gandhinagar, March 12 (IANS) Women and Child Development Minister Dr Manisha Vakil on Thursday hit back at the Congress in the Gujarat Assembly while replying to remarks by MLA Jignesh Mevani on Anganwadi workers and malnutrition, saying the condition of Anganwadi centres had significantly improved under the present government.Participating in the debate on the Women and Child Development Department’s budgetary demands of Rs 7,689.84 crore, Vakil said those questioning the government should re…
Ahmedabad, March 11 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ahmedabad has been placed on a ‘yellow alert’ by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as temperatures in the city are forecast to rise sharply over the next week, with the mercury likely to touch 41 degrees Celsius and heatwave-like conditions expected on Thursday.According to the IMD forecast, the city is likely to experience high temperatures between March 12 and 18, with the maximum temperature expected to range between 39 degrees C and 41 degrees C.M…