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    In the Lok Sabha: Government Strengthens Programme to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases in Deprived Areas

    Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) play a pivotal role in these community-level initiatives. ASHAs conduct home visits, organize group meetings, and participate in health campaigns to educate individuals and families about the importance of healthy lifestyles.

    ADB, World Bank Approve $1.1 Billion Budget Support for Bangladesh

    Beyond the budget support, the World Bank has approved $379 million for the health and nutrition sector and $280 million for the development of the water supply system in Chattogram.

    In the Rajya Sabha: India Advances Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation Efforts

    Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, highlighted that the updated plan provides a comprehensive overview of India’s biodiversity, current trends, policy frameworks, and financial solutions for conservation efforts.

    In the Rajya Sabha: New Rules Bolster E-Waste Recycling and Dust Pollution Control Efforts

    By promoting recycling and resource efficiency, the revised rules aim to conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a circular economy.

    Experts Debate New Findings on Poverty in India at FAS Panel Discussion

    The panel discussion underscored the critical importance of accurately measuring poverty in India, not just as an academic exercise but as a foundational step toward addressing systemic inequities.

    In the Rajya Sabha: Multi-State Cooperative Societies to Boost Exports, Organic Farming and Seed Quality

    By fostering innovation, collaboration, and market expansion, the national-level multi-state cooperative societies and NUCFDC aim to drive economic growth, empower farmers and cooperatives, and establish India as a global leader in cooperative products and services.

    In the Lok Sabha: Crop Damage Assessment System with Cutting-Edge Technology

    Thakur emphasised that YES-TECH has already been successfully implemented in 10 states, with claim payouts for Kharif 2023 completed across seven of them.

    In the Rajya Sabha: Initiatives to Combat Rising Temperatures in Indian Cities

    Urbanisation continues to intensify the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect across Indian cities, driven by factors such as reduced vegetation, heat-retaining construction materials, and heightened energy consumption.

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