‘Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India’ is a continuation of the work on health systems strengthening
NITI Aayog today released a white paper: Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India with the vision:
To make India’s public health surveillance system more responsive and predictive to enhance preparedness for action at all levels.
Citizen-friendly public health surveillance system will ensure individual privacy and confidentiality, enabled with a client feedback mechanism.
Improved data-sharing mechanism between Centre and states for better disease detection, prevention, and control.
India aims to provide regional and global leadership in managing events that constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
The white paper was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar; Member (Health) DrVinod K Paul; CEO Amitabh Kant; and Additional Secretary DrRakesh Sarwal.
‘Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India’is a continuation of the work on health systems strengthening. It contributes by suggesting mainstreaming of surveillance by making individual electronic health records the basis for surveillance. Public health surveillance (PHS) is an important function that cuts across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care. Surveillance is ‘Information for Action’.
#NITIAayog today released a white paper – Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India, with the objective of making the health surveillance system more responsive & predictive to enhance preparedness for action at all levels.
The Covid-19 pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to revisit (re) emerging diseases due to increased interaction between human-animal-environment. Early identification of this interference is essential to break the chain of transmissions and create a resilient surveillance system. This vision document is a step in that direction, it articulates the vision and highlights the building blocks. It envisions a citizen-friendly public health system, which will involve stakeholders at all levels, be it individual, community, health care facilities or laboratories, all while protecting the individual’s privacy and confidentiality.’
The white paper lays out India’s vision 2035 for public health surveillance through the integration of the three-tiered public health system into Ayushman Bharat. It also spells out the need for expanded referral networks and enhanced laboratory capacity. The building blocks for this vision are an interdependent federated system of governance between the Centre and states, a new data-sharing mechanism that involves the use of new analytics, health informatics, and data science including innovative ways of disseminating ‘information for action’.
The paper released today is envisagedto serve as a vision document to propel public health surveillance in Indiaand establish India as a global leader in the area.
The United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is scheduled to arrive in India on Monday for a four-day visit
Dominic Raab will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.
He will also have official meetings with the Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar, and the Minister of Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal.
The ministry said that Raab’s visit will pave the way for further strengthening of the partnership across trade, defense, climate, migration and mobility, education, and health sectors in the post-Covid, post-Brexit context. “Dominic Raab will pay an official visit to India from December 14 to 17. Raab will hold talks with Minister of External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on December 15, 2020, on bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest,” the ministry said in a statement.
As part of the visit, Raab will travel to Bengaluru where he will meet the Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on December 17. India and the United Kingdom enjoy a strategic partnership since 2004 which has been marked by regular high-level exchanges and growing cooperation in diverse areas, the statement noted.
Energy Conservation Day promoted the idea of using energy efficiently to save it for the upcoming generations
The energy resources in the world are slowly depleting and need to be preserved. There are resources that are on the verge of extinction. Energy conservation is of high importance to keep the energy sources in place for future generations. Energy can be conserved by limiting consumption or using it efficiently. To spread awareness among people about the importance of energy conservation, National Energy Conservation Day is observed.
Background
Every year, National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on the 14th of December. In 2001, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) first implemented The India Energy Conservation Act. The BEE works for the efficiency of energy and formulates policies regarding the use of energy. It works under the jurisdiction of theGovernment of India.
Objectives of This Day
Each year this day is observed with a particular theme according to the current trends of the year.
It is observed with an objective to send a message to the people about the need for conserving energy.
Promoting people to reduce wastage of energy usage by neglecting the excessive use.
Encouraging people to use energy efficiently to prevent energy loss.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is observing a day-long fast today in support of the farmers’ protest.
“Annadata, the farmer of the country is on hunger strike demanding the withdrawal of the three laws of the introduced by the Central Government for the sake of saving their pleasant livelihood. In support of the demand of farmers, today I am also observing a fast with all my colleagues in the Aam Aadmi Party office,” said Sisodia.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also set to hold a one-day fast in support of the farmers’ protest today. In response to a call given by the agitating farmers, he also urged his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters, as well as the people of the country to join the farmers’ agitation.
देश का अन्नदाता किसान अपनी रोज़ी रोटी बचाने की ख़ातिर, केंद्र सरकार के तीन क़ानूनों को वापस लिए जाने की माँग करते हुए आज अनशन पर है. किसानों की माँग के समर्थन में आज आम आदमी पार्टी कार्यालय में सभी साथियों के साथ मैं भी उपवास पर हूँ. .
Protesters will also hold a nationwide demonstration at all district offices on Monday and a hunger strike from 8 am to 5 pm. The hunger strike is a part of the farmers’ strategy to intensify their agitation. Thousands of farmers have been protesting on the outskirts of Delhi since late November 26 demanding the government to repeal the newly enacted farm laws.
However, the government has held six rounds of talks with farmers’ organizations including the meeting called by Union Home Minister Amit Shah offering changes to the laws and written assurances. Farmers have been protesting at the borders of Delhi demanding the repeal of the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, the Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Chess maestro Viswanathan Anand on Monday announced that he is launching an academy for budding chess stars, and he will personally monitor the progress of young chess stars in the country.
Taking to Twitter, Anand wrote: “I am very excited to announce the launch of WestBridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA). Very happy to partner with WestBridge Capital in realizing a long dream of mine to nurture talent in India.” Anand also revealed that there will be a fellowship program that will aim to take the junior chess stars to the top ranks.
“I will personally be monitoring their progress both as a person and as a chess player. This will be a fellowship program that will aim to take our most talented junior chess prodigies to the top ranks,” said Anand in another tweet.
I am very excited to announce the launch of WestBridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA). Very happy to partner with WestBridge Capital in realising a long dream of mine to nurture talent in India. (1/2)#WestBridgeCapital#ChessPlayers#ChessGame
Anand is a five-time world chess champion. He also went on to become the undisputed world champion in 2007, and he successfully defended his title against Vladimir Kramnik in 2008, Veselin Topalov in 2010, and Boris Gelfand in 2012.
In 2013, he lost the title to challenger Magnus Carlsen, and then he lost a rematch to Carlsen in 2014 after winning the 2014 Candidates Tournament. The 51-year-old was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 1991-92. In 2007, he was then awarded India’s second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, making him the first sportsperson to receive the award.
The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) has recognised Godrej Properties as a sector leader globally and in Asia
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) has recognised Godrej Properties as a sector leader globally and in Asia for listed residential projects.
GRESB provides environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarks across the world. It recognises participants each year who have excelled with their leadership and commitment as real estate sector leaders with the expectation that these organisations will help drive ESG improvements across the industry. Godrej Properties said it has participated in the benchmark assessment since 2013 and achieved its highest score of 95 points this year. It is the only real estate developer in India to receive this global recognition.
“Delivering environmental sustainability, a positive social impact and good governance have always been an integral part of our values at Godrej,” said Executive Chairman Pirojsha Godrej. “This global recognition will motivate our entire team to continue to improve our ESG standards across all parts of our operations,” he said in a statement on Monday.
Maharashtra BJP Legislators hold a protest outside Assembly over Maratha reservation, other issues
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Maharashtra BJP Legislators held a protest outside the State Assembly on Monday, over various issues including Maratha reservation, inflated power bills and compensation to farmers after the recent flood and heavy rain.
The State Assembly Session will begin shortly. Meanwhile, five Ordinances, 10 Bills, including two related to Shakti Act, which deals with women security, are scheduled to be tabled in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly today.
Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP Legislators hold a protest outside the State Assembly over various issues including Maratha reservation, inflated power bills and compensation to farmers after recent flood and heavy rain.
Bills proposing a change in municipal laws of few municipal corporations and a Bill for Establishment of International Sports university Maharashtra are also listed for tabling.
Five ordinances will be tabled today in Legislative councils. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will table Public Accounts Committee report for the year 2019-20 in both the Houses.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday slammed Punjab Chief Minister Captain (retired) Amarinder Singh stating that from the beginning he was standing in support of the farmers.
In a tweet in Hindi, citing a media report Kejriwal said, “Captain ji from the beginning I am standing with the farmers. I fought with the Centre and did now allow the stadiums in Delhi to become jails. I am serving the farmers.” Leveling allegations against the Punjab Chief Minister, Kejriwal asked, “You have done setting with the Centre to get the ED case on your son forgiven, sold the farmers agitation? Why?”
कैप्टन जी, मैं शुरू से किसानों के साथ खड़ा हूँ। दिल्ली के स्टेडीयम जेल नहीं बनने दी, केंद्र से लड़ा। मैं किसानों का सेवादार बनके उनकी सेवा कर रहा हूँ
आपने तो अपने बेटे के ED केस माफ़ करवाने के लिए केंद्र से सेटिंग कर ली, किसानों का आंदोलन बेच दिया? क्यों? https://t.co/J3VzLgCI3M
In another tweet, Kejriwal said, “Fast is pious. Wherever you are, do fast for farmers. Pray to God for the success of their struggle. In the end, the victory will be of farmers.” Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister had targeted his Delhi counterpart Kejriwal for exploiting the ongoing agitation of the farmers to further the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) petty electoral agenda in Punjab with “blatant lies and brazenly false propaganda”. Cornering Kejriwal, the Punjab Chief Minister went on to call the AAP chief a “shameless liar”.
“In sharp contrast to the Kejriwal government in Delhi, which had been thriving on Ambani crumbs and had been touting its power reforms under the Reliance-run BSES as its biggest achievement, the Punjab government had neither signed any agreement with Adani Power nor was even aware of the private players bidding for power purchase in the state,” Captain Amarinder said in an official release.
उपवास पवित्र होता है। आप जहां हैं, वहीं हमारे किसान भाइयों के लिए उपवास कीजिए। प्रभु से उनके संघर्ष की सफलता की प्रार्थना कीजिए। अंत में किसानों की अवश्य जीत होगी।
Responding to Kejriwal‘s announcement that he will hold a one-day fast in support of farmers, the Punjab Chief Minister quipped: “In fact, the Kejriwal government that was shamelessly notifying one of the “black farm laws” on November 23, at a time when farmers were preparing to march to Delhi to protest these very farm laws. And now they are indulging in theatrics by announcing that they would be sitting on fast in support of the farmers’ hunger strike on Monday.”
Farmers have been protesting on the outskirts of Delhi since late November 26 demanding the government to repeal the newly enacted farm laws. However, the government has held six rounds of talks with farmers’ organizations including the meeting called by Union Home Minister Amit Shah offering changes to the laws and written assurances.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Dhordo in Gujarat’s Kutch on December 15 and lay the foundation stone of several development projects in the state.
These projects include a desalination plant, a hybrid renewable energy park, and a fully automated milk processing and packing plant, a release from Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) informed. Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani will be present on the occasion. Modi will also undertake a visit to the White Rann, followed by witnessing a cultural programme.
“This Desalination Plant, with 10 crore liter per day capacity (100 MLD), will strengthen water security in Gujarat by complementing Narmada Grid, Sauni network, and treated wastewater infrastructure,” the release said.
The release also stated that nearly eight lakh people across the regions of Mundra, Lakhpat, Abdasa, and Nakhatrana talukas will receive desalinated water from this plant, which will also help in sharing the surplus to upstream districts of Bhachau, Rapar, and Gandhidham. It is known to be one of the five upcoming desalination plants in Gujarat besides those at Dahej (100 MLD), Dwarka (70 MLD), Ghogha Bhavnagar (70 MLD), and Gir Somnath (30 MLD).
The Hybrid Renewable Energy Park near Vighakot village in Kutch district will be the country’s largest renewable energy generation park, according to the release.
Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of a fully automated milk processing and packing plant at Sarhad Dairy Anjar, Kutch. The plant will cost Rs 121 crores and will have the capacity to process 2 lakh liters of milk per day, the PMO release said.
The customs officials seized about 463 gm of gold worth Rs 23.6 lakhs in two separate incidents at Chennai International Airport on Sunday.
“On Saturday based on intelligence that gold was likely to be smuggled from Dubai by concealing in aircraft, Indigo Airlines flight 6E 066 which arrived from Dubai was rummaged. On rummaging two packets containing gold paste form wrapped with adhesive tape weighing 406 grams were found concealed ingeniously in the inner panel of the aircraft body/wall next to one of the seats. On extraction 309 grams gold of 24 k purity valued at Rs 15.72 lakhs was recovered and seized as unclaimed under Customs Act,” read an official press release. Further, 154 gm of gold was recovered from a passenger.
Chennai Air Customs:463 gms gold valued at Rs 23.6 lakhs seized under Custom Act in 2 cases in flt 6E66 arrvng frm Dubai (1) 309 gms recovered from aircraft during rummaging & (2) 154 gms recovered from a pax concelaed in rectum . pic.twitter.com/TfDH7sBIfF
“In another case, one passenger Kalil Rahman, 49, of Ramanathapuram who arrived by same flight was intercepted at the exit. On personal search, one gold paste bundle weighing 176 grams was recovered, which on extraction yielded 154 grams of gold valued at Rs 7.84 lakhs,” the release added. In the last month, customs officials seized 799 gm of gold amounting to Rs 41.5 lakhs at Chennai International Airport.
