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Saras Mela in Patna ends, generates Rs 28.52 crore
Patna's Saras Mela concluded after 24 days, drawing 18 lakh visitors and generating over Rs 28.52 crore for rural artisans. The event was extended due to massive public demand.
Vidarbha to Get 4 Umed Malls for Rural Women SHGs
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
AI memory shortage to hike phone, PC prices up to 20%
The AI-driven memory chip crunch is hitting consumers. With supply booked until 2027, expect smartphone and PC prices to rise 5-20%. Major brands like Dell, Lenovo, and Xiaomi warn of hikes.
VB-G RAM G Replaces MGNREGA: AP Faces ₹3,470 Cr Burden
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting from a legal right to work to a budget-driven scheme. For Andhra Pradesh, this could mean a wage burden of ₹3,470 crore and risks for vulnerable workers. Experts call for a state review.
Two New BSRB Branches Approved for Bihar's Supaul & Madhubani
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav approves two new BSRB branches in Parsarma and Laukaha to boost rural banking and financial inclusion. Details inside.
Baby G: Karnataka's Pioneer in Tribal Healthcare
Discover how Baby G, Karnataka's pioneering tribal healthcare provider, combines professional training with lived Adivasi experience to deliver life-saving care to remote communities. Read her inspiring story.
Karnataka Ambulance Shortage: A Morning Crisis
Principal Secretary Harsh Gupta's defence of ambulance shortages in Karnataka, citing morning issues, fails to reassure. Lives depend on 24/7 emergency access. Read the critical editorial.
Beed Leads Maharashtra in Rural Housing Scheme Success
Beed district in Maharashtra has become the state's top performer in rural housing schemes, with over 50,000 families moving into new homes. Discover how mission-mode execution overcame key challenges.
Odisha Doctor Shortage: 1 for 1,735 People, Strikes Hit Hospitals
Odisha faces a severe healthcare manpower crisis with 1 doctor per 1,735 people, leading to strikes, patient suffering, and high court scrutiny. Read about the govt's recruitment plan.
Punjab Taps Private, Retired Doctors for Govt Hospitals
Punjab health department directs civil surgeons to recruit private & retired specialists to bridge critical gaps in govt hospitals. New scheme offers fixed fees per patient. Details inside.
Pakistan Health Crisis Deepens in Rawalpindi Hospitals
Hospitals in Rawalpindi struggle with severe shortages of medicines and staff, leading to patient suffering. The crisis highlights systemic failures in Pakistan's healthcare sector. Read more.
Ranchi Hospital Crisis: 75 PM CARES Ventilators Unused
Ranchi's Sadar Hospital faces a critical ventilator shortage, with only 5 functional units. 75 ventilators from the PM CARES Fund remain idle, forcing patient referrals and risking lives. Read the full report.
New Rural Jobs Act Replaces MGNREGA, Sparks Concerns
India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.
MGNREGA Averages 48 Work Days, Far Below 125-Day Promise
Government data shows MGNREGA provided an average of just 48 days of work per household over five years, far short of the promised 125 days. Explore the reasons and implications for rural employment.
Roadmap to Fix India's Health System for Universal Coverage
As India pushes for Universal Health Coverage, experts highlight critical steps: a national health workforce pool, stronger primary care, and assured medicine quality. Read the detailed analysis.
RMLIMS Lucknow's new 45-bed emergency ward to start in New Year
RMLIMS Lucknow is set to open a new 45-bed emergency ward, boosting total emergency beds to 128. The facility, equipped with oxygen pipelines, aims to reduce patient referrals to other hospitals. Read more.
Saras Mela in Kanpur from January 4 to 6
Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.
Rs 3,500 Crore Boost for UP Health Infrastructure
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
PGI's Rs 490cr Neuroscience Centre incomplete after 7 years
PGI Chandigarh's Advanced Neuroscience Centre, a Rs 490 crore project, misses deadline. Plagued by missing equipment, staff, and even a kitchen. Read the full investigation.
MBBS Seat Imbalance in Telangana Under Parliamentary Scrutiny
Parliamentary panel flags skewed distribution of medical seats & infrastructure in Telangana. Despite having double the national average of MBBS seats, rural colleges struggle with faculty & resources.
New Job Guarantee Scheme: 125 Days Work, But Concerns Remain
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
MNREGA Revamp: Risks to Universal Job Guarantee Promise
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
Rural Job Scheme Now 125 Days, President Murmu Gives Assent
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
Gujarat gets 9 roads, 12 bridges under PMGSY this year
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
Midwives Deliver Hope in Kashmir's Isolated Villages
In Kashmir's most remote villages, traditional midwives remain crucial for childbirth despite modern hospitals. Discover their enduring role in the Valley's changing landscape.
Jharkhand father carries dead infant in bag on 70km bus ride
A Jharkhand father, denied an ambulance, carried his 4-month-old son's body in a plastic bag on a 70km bus journey home from Chaibasa hospital. The tragic incident exposes India's rural healthcare crisis. Read the full report.
Medical College Expansion in UP to Improve Patient Care: Experts
KGMU toppers highlight how Uttar Pradesh's rapid medical college growth will enhance doctor access and specialised services, strengthening state healthcare despite initial challenges.
Uttarkashi Village Crosses State Lines for Medical Care
Residents of Arakot village in Uttarkashi face a healthcare crisis due to a non-functional primary health centre. Forced to travel to Himachal Pradesh for treatment, they highlighted the issue at a camp where 133 complaints were submitted. Read more.
Outrage as patient treated on floor at Pauri health centre
A viral video from a Pauri PHC shows a patient on a stretcher placed on the floor, raising serious questions about rural healthcare infrastructure. Officials cite staff and equipment limitations.
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