Cataract is the leading cause of Blindness
According to the National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey India 2015-19, Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in people above 50 years.
Mother’s Education and Children’s Nutrition
A survey conducted by the Health and Family Welfare Ministry on nutrition levels among children shows a direct correlation between Mother’s education and children’s well being.
Obesity and undernutrition coexist: Study
As per the first-ever national nutrition survey conducted by the Centre, there is coexistence of obesity and undernutrition, among school going children.
Silicosis
Miners of Ganj Basoda district in Madhya Pradesh appealed to the government for right treatment, instead of being treated for tuberculosis.
Vayoshreshtha Samman
The Vayoshreshtha Samman, an annual national award of the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, will be given away to 15 individuals and organisations by President.
Country open defecation-free: PM
On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister declared the country open defecation-free.
School Education Quality Index
According to a report released by the Niti Aayog, Kerala has emerged on top among 20 large states in terms of quality of school education.
Obesity and undernutrition coexist: Study
As per the first-ever national nutrition survey conducted by the Centre, there is coexistence of obesity and undernutrition, among school going children.
Silicosis
Miners of Ganj Basoda district in Madhya Pradesh appealed to the government for right treatment, instead of being treated for tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis Cases Increased
Over 21.5 lakh cases of Tuberculosis (TB) were notified in 2018 under the Revised National Tuberculosis Programme (RNTCP).