Caste census in Bihar: will it aid developmental work or fuel social divide?
Caste is a deeply rooted factor in Bihar politics. The survey for the much-talked-about caste census began in the state on January 7 and it is likely to be completed by May 31, 2023. How will it affect the state? Will it aid in developmental work as claimed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, or fuel further social divide in the state?
‘Kala Azar’ now confined in only 4 districts of Bihar and Jharkhand; people’s awareness key to eliminate it: Modi
Till recently, the scourge of ‘Kala Azar’ was spread in more than 50 districts across 4 states. But now this disease is confined to only 4 districts of Bihar and Jharkhand. Awareness of the people of Bihar-Jharkhand will help the government’s efforts to eliminate ‘Kala Azar’ from these four districts as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
Fight Against Omicron: Modi Advises States to Focus on ‘Local Containment’
“Momentum of the economy should be maintained. So it would be better to focus more on local containment,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised to states during a high-level meeting with Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors/ Administrators of States/UTs to review Public Health Preparedness to COVID-19 and National COVID-19 Vaccination Progress.
Every India to Get Unique Health ID under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
The government of India has launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission that seeks to provide a unique digital health ID to every Indian. The digital ID will contain all the health records of person. The Mission aims to create a seamless online platform to enable information-sharing within the digital health ecosystem.
How Nitish government is bridging Bihar’s political-economic divide through policy actions
Between 2011-12 and 2018-19, the level of Per Capita Development Expenditure (PCDE) in Bihar has grown at 14.2 per cent, compared to the national average of 13.3 per cent.
India’s Forex Reserves Cross $500 billion; What It Means for the Economy
Amidst all the gloom and doom of Covid-19 pandemic there is a positive development on India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves. The country’s forex reserves crossed $500 billion mark for the first time. After China and Japan, India now has the third largest forex reserves.
Standing Tough and Tackling Political Quagmire, Nitish Kumar Stands Tall Among Regional Minnows
As the elections bugle has been blown in the state of Bihar with start of virtual rally by Union Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah on June 9, the stage is set for a new style of political campaign and elections in the post COVID-19 scenario.
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