Indian Council of Medical Research awards 46 scientists for excellence in Biomedical Research

The awards were distributed by Health & Family Welfare Minister, Dr Harsh-Vardhan today.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Awards for excellence in the Biomedical Research was given to 46 biomedical scientists by ICMR on Wednesday.

Date : 17-October-2019


Bringing the best out of water recycling and waste management

Water recycling is as important as water conservation. For recycling drainage water and making it useful for daily use, the second phase of the Local Treatment of Urban Sewage streams for Healthy Reuse (LOTUS-HR) program was jointly launched by Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Date : 17-October-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches Food Safety Mitra (FSM) scheme for strengthening and scaling up 'Eat Right India' movement

By motivating key players in the system who can reach out to people at large, we can reach out to each individual. We have to include every section of the society so that Eat Right India becomes a country wide movement." Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare said at the function to commemorate World Food Day 2019, here today.

Date : 17-October-2019


Dr Vardhan launches schemes to scale up Eat Right Movement

NEW DELHI : To mark the World Food Day, Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, on Wednesday launched several innovative initiatives to strengthen the food safety administration and scale up the ‘Eat Right India’ movement.

Date : 16-October-2019


On World Food Day, health minister launches “Eat Right” products

Dr Harsh Vardhan on the occasion of World Food Day has launched an “Eat Right” Jhola and an “Eat Right” jacket

Date : 16-October-2019


Eat Right, Stay Fit! Dr Harsh Vardhan launches Food Safety Mitra Scheme on World Food Day today

New Delhi, October 16: Citing the occasion of World Food Day today, Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan launched Food Safety Mitra Scheme, Eat Right Jacket and Eat Right Jhola in the national capital today.

Date : 16-October-2019


Eat Right India crucial trigger for social, behavioral change: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Dr. Harsh Vardhan further stated that people should adopt Gandhiji’s messages of eating less, eating safe and healthy food, and also reduce wastage of food while developing the habit of sharing surplus food.

Date : 16-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches Food Safety Mitra (FSM) scheme for strengthening and scaling up ‘Eat Right India’ movement

“By motivating key players in the system who can reach out to people at large, we can reach out to each and every individual. We have to include every section of the society so that Eat Right India becomes a country wide movement.” Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare said at the function to commemorate World Food Day 2019, here today.

Date : 16-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan felicitates health institutions of Assam for cleanliness

Guwahati: In a major morale boost towards “The Journey of Quality” Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan felicitated and conferred the National Kayakalp Award and certificate to three Health Facilities of Assam for Cleanliness and Hygiene promotion under Quality Care in a major event held at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road in New Delhi recently, stated a press release.

Date : 16-October-2019


India, Netherlands need to work together to address climate change: Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said India and Netherlands need to work together on addressing climate change, depletion of natural resources and terrorism.

Date : 16-October-2019


आर्थिक मंदी के बीच केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा- कम खाओ, फायदे में रहोगे

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने लोगों को कम खाने की सलाह दी है। उन्होंने कहा कि सामान्य तौर पर लोग बिना आवश्यकता के ज्यादा खाना खाते हैं। जिससे उनकी शारीरिक समस्याएं बढ़ती हैं और उन्हें मोटापे समेत अनेक बीमारियां होती हैं, इसलिए लोगों को हमेशा कम खाने की सोच रखनी चाहिए। अगर लोग कम खाएंगे तो न सिर्फ वे स्वस्थ रहेंगे, बल्कि वे देश के विकास में ज्यादा योगदान भी दे सकेंगे।

Date : 16-October-2019


देश को हिट करने के लिए समाज को फिट रखने की आवश्यकता होती है: डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

यह बात तो सभी जानते हैं कि स्वस्थ शरीर में ही स्वस्थ ईश्वर का वास होता है. इसके लिए हमे अपने खान-पान पर विषेश ध्यान देने की आवश्कता है. इसी बीच केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने लोगों को कम खाने की सलाह दी है. उन्होंने कहा कि सामान्य तौर पर लोग बिना आवश्यकता के ज्यादा खाना खाते हैं.

Date : 16-October-2019


दिवाली से पहले हजारों लोगों को तोहफा, 'सेवा सर्विस' नाम से 9 नई ट्रेन शुरू

नई दिल्ली [संतोष कुमार सिंह]। उपलब्ध संसाधनों का सदुपयोग करके यात्रियों को बेहतर सुविधाएं देने के उद्देश्य से रेलवे ने मंगलवार को देश के विभिन्न राज्यों में सेवा सर्विस नाम से नौ ट्रेनों की शुरुआत की है। नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन पर आयोजित कार्यक्रम में रेल मंत्री पीयूष गोयल व अन्य मंत्रियों ने वीडियो कांफ्रेंसिंग के माध्यम से इन ट्रेनों को हरी झंडी दिखाकर रवाना किया। इस दौरान सांसद मीनाक्षी लेखी भी मौजूद रहीं।

Date : 15-October-2019


आज से शुरू हुईं 10 नई 'सेवा सर्विस' ट्रेनें, रेल मंत्री ने हरी झंडी दिखाकर किया रवाना

नई दिल्ली यात्रियों की सहूलियत के लिए रेलवे ने मंगलवार से 10 नई ट्रेनें शुरू की हैं। इन ट्रेनों को 'सेवा सर्विस' ट्रेन नाम दिया गया है। मंगलवार को रेल मंत्री पीयूष गोयल, स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन और पेट्रोलियम मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन से हरी झंडी दिखाकर इन्हें रवाना किया। ये सभी पैसेंजर ट्रेनें हैं। इनमें कुछ रोजाना और कुछ ट्रेनें सप्ताह में 6 दिन चलेंगी।

Date : 15-October-2019


नई सेवा /रेलवे ने शुरू की 10 नई सेवा सर्विस पैसेंजर ट्रेनें, छात्रों और दैनिक यात्रियों को होगा फायदा

नई दिल्ली। भारतीय रेल ने देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों में रोजगार एवं शिक्षा के लिए नियमित रूप से यात्रा करने वाले दैनिक यात्रियों के लिए 12 जोड़ी नई पैसेंजर गाड़ियों की शुरुआत की है।

Date : 15-October-2019


Netherlands, India announce partnerships on eight tech projects

The partnerships were announced during the inauguration of the 25th edition -CII India Netherlands Technology Summit at New Delhi on Tuesday by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 15-October-2019


India and Netherlands need to work together to address climate change, terrorismand depletion of natural resources: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Inaugurating the 25th edition of DST-CII India Netherlands Technology Summit at New Delhi today by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, expressed their pleasure at the successful collaboration in Science & Technology between the two countries.

Date : 15-October-2019


25 members of NMC finalised till today: Health Ministry

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has finalised 25 members of the National Medical Commission (NMC), which will replace the Medical Council of India (MCI).

Date : 15-October-2019


Victoria Hospital gets Kayakalp Award

Seth Govinddas District Hospital (Victoria) has been acknowledged as second best in the State in the category of District Hospital under Kayakalp Award. For excellent performance in the medical field, the selected hospitals from across the country were awarded with Kayakalp Awards at the hands of Union Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan during a national-level programme organised at New Delhi recently.

Date : 15-October-2019


Sewa Express train service between Bhubaneswar and Nayagarh Town Flagged Off

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar-Nayagarh Daily Sewa Express Flagged Off. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Piyush Goyal, Dr Harshvardhan flagging off Sewa ServiceTrains including one on the Bhubaneswar-Nayagarh route of Odisha at New Delhi Railway Station.

Date : 15-October-2019


Ayushman Bharat achieves 50 lakh treatments milestone

50 lakh hospital admissions took place in public, empanelled private hospitals that provide care to beneficiaries under the scheme Half a crore hospital treatments have been provided under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), the flagship health assurance scheme of the Government of India, in just over a year. There are nine hospital admissions every minute across India, in the first year.

Date : 15-October-2019


Health Ministry Finalises Names Of National Medical Commission (NMC) Members

NEW DELHI: Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare presided over the proceedings of draw of lots for selection of 25 members of the National Medical Commission (NMC), which will replace the Medical Council of India (MCI), here on Monday.

Date : 15-October-2019


Health Ministry has finalised 25 members of National Medical Commission

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has finalised 25 members of the National Medical Commission (NMC), which will replace the Medical Council of India (MCI).

Date : 14-October-2019


Mon dist hospital bags cleanliness award

Mon district hospital was among the 29 district hospitals across the country to win the ‘cleanliness award (Kayakalp Awards)’ 2018-19. The Kayakalp Awards was given away by Union Health minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan along with minister of state for Health, Ashwini Kumar Choubey during an event held at the India Habitat Centre on October 12.

Date : 13-October-2019


Kolkata To Host India Intl. Science Fest From Nov.5: Union Minister

Mysuru: “The India International Science Festival (IISF-2019) will be held from Nov.5 to 8 this year at Kolkata,” informed Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Science, Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 13-October-2019


India International Science Festival to be held in Kolkata from Nov 5: Harsh Vardhan

Mysuru, Oct 12 (UNI) The fifth India International Science Festival (IISF) will be held at Kolkata from November 5, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday.

Date : 12-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan gives Kayakalp Awards to Health Facilities for high standards of sanitation, hygiene

“Kayakalp award has made you an inspiration towards ‘swachhta’ in your community and region. Now you should become role models for other health facilities and inspire and lead your community and districts towards achieving the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.”

Date : 12-October-2019


PGI-Chandigarh is the 3rd cleanest Centre-run hospital, AIIMS-Delhi on the top

The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has got the third rank in Kayakalp Awards, which were presented by the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday.

Date : 12-October-2019


WHO paper praises Modi government! Ayushman Bharat a shining example, says Dr. Harsh Vardhan

The Narendra Modi-led government has received WHO’s praise for its commitment to transform India’s changing health scenario. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan stated, “This is a dynamic period for India’s health history!” Speaking further, Dr. Harsh Vardhan added, “The Prime Minister is very passionately involved when it comes to health issues.

Date : 12-October-2019


Govt launches Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan along with several State Health Ministers on Thursday launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan, SUMAN, initiative in New Delhi.

Date : 11-October-2019


Union Minister Harsh Vardhan cycling from his residence to Lodhi Garden

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (UNI):- Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan along with the participating Health Ministers of CCHFW and other dignitaries cycling from the residence of Union Health Minister to Lodhi Garden, in New Delhi on Friday.

Date : 11-October-2019


Kayakalp award makes people inspiration towards swachhta: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Dr. Harsh Vardhan commended the awardees and said that cleanliness is no more a one-time activity but is integrated into our day-to-day practices and should become a habit.

Date : 11-October-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan gives away Kayakalp awards to Public and Private Health Facilities for high standards of sanitation and hygiene

“Kayakalp award has made you an inspiration towards ‘swachhta’ in your community and region. Now you should become role models for other health facilities and inspire and lead your community and districts towards achieving the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.”

Date : 11-October-2019


Another Make In India Success: Here’s How Low-Cost, Soapbox-Sized Device GEMINI Will Help Deep Sea Fishermen

Government of India on Wednesday (9 October) launched Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device. The device will ensure seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen.

Date : 11-October-2019


Harsh Vardhan urges states to increase healthcare spending to achieve NHP 2017 goal of 2.5% GDP by 2025

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday urged the health ministers from states and union territories to increase healthcare spending to a minimum 8 per cent in their state budget so as to meet the goals of healthcare spending of National Health Policy 2017- 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2025.

Date : 11-October-2019


Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (Suman): Everything you need to know!

Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (Suman): The Union Government has launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) to provide quality healthcare at zero cost to pregnant women, new mothers and newborns.

Date : 11-October-2019


Govt launches SUMAN, an initiative for quality health care at no cost

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan along with several State Health Ministers today launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan, SUMAN, initiative in New Delhi. The initiative was launched during the 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 11-October-2019


Health programme to be rolled out in schools

The Union Health Ministry is all set to roll out a health programme in schools to spread awareness on the health and wellness aspects of the Centre’s flagship Ayushman Bharat programme. The first look of the programme was unveiled on the first day of a meeting of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday.

Date : 11-October-2019


States Must Increase Healthcare Spending To Eight Per Cent Of Their Budgets: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

The Centre has asked the states to increase healthcare spending to a minimum 8 per cent of their respective state budgets, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday (10 October).

Date : 11-October-2019


Estimates of blindness reduced by 47% in 12 years: Govt survey

New Delhi: The estimated prevalence of blindness in India has reduced by approximately 47% in last 12 years, while untreated cataract continue to be leading cause of blindness, a government survey has revealed.

Date : 11-October-2019


Blindness prevalence in India down by 47 per cent since 2007: Govt report

New Delhi: The prevalence of blindness in India has come down by around 47 per cent since 2007, according to a government survey released on Thursday, indicating that the country is close to achieving the WHO's goal of reducing it to 0.3 per cent of the total population by 2020.

Date : 10-October-2019


Vardhan urges states to raise healthcare spending by at least 8% of budget

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday urged the states to increase healthcare spending to a minimum 8 per cent of the budget so as to achieve the targeted public health expenditure of 2.5 per cent of the GDP by 2025.

Date : 10-October-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW)

Urging the participating Health Ministers from States/UTsto increase healthcare spending to a minimum 8% of their State budget so as to meet the goals of healthcare spending of National Health Policy 2017- 2.5% of GDP by 2025, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated that “From the first CCHFW meeting to today, we together have achieved several health milestones, especially India being certified Polio-free.

Date : 10-October-2019


Will meet UN targets on child mortality by 2030, says govt

New Delhi, October 9 The government today said at the current rate, India would achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal Targets of maternal and infant mortality much before the stipulated deadline of 2030.

Date : 10-October-2019


Why we banned E-cigarettes: When used by never-smokers, these can be a gateway for cigarette smoking and drug use

I have seen, as an ENT surgeon, many cancers attributable to tobacco use. As per estimates, two fifth of cancers in India are related to tobacco use. Nearly half of these cancer patients meet a painful death within 12 months of diagnosis.

Date : 10-October-2019


App that can reach fishermen 6,000km from shore launched

CHENNAI: A simple mobile app linked to a low-cost, soapbox-sized device will warn Indian fishermen about storms even when they are deep at sea in the Indian Ocean this monsoon.

Date : 10-October-2019


Harsh Vardhan launches roadmap for WHO partnership to transform healthcare sector

NEW DELHI: Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday launched a strategic roadmap for the WHO to work with the Indian government in improving the health of the country's population and bringing in transformative changes in the healthcare sector.

Date : 9-October-2019


Low cost device for ocean states forecast and mapping potential fishing zones launched

New Delhi: For seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen, the Government today launched the Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device.

Date : 9-October-2019


Low cost device for ocean states forecast and mapping potential fishing zones launched

For seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen, the Government today launched the Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device.

Date : 09-October-2019


Satellite-based advisory service launched for deep sea fishermen

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and Airport Authority of India on Wednesday launched a new system that expands the scope for disseminating alerts and other messages to fishermen who go for multi-day fishing and other such activities deep inside the seas.

Date : 09-October-2019


Four areas identified for WHO strategic cooperation with country encompass

"The country is passing through a phase of not only transition but also immense productive transformation in the health sector". This was stated by Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan as he launched 'The WHO India Country Cooperation Strategy 2019–2023: A Time of Transition', here today.

Date : 09-October-2019


Ocean State Forecasts helping fishermen in maximizing earnings: Dr. Vardhan

For seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen, the Government today launched the Gagan Enabled Mariner's Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device.

Date : 09-October-2019


A trans fats-free India by 2022?

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) intends for India to be a trans fats-free nation by 2022 with efforts underway to phase them out from food in the next coming years.

Date : 09-October-2019


Oral health awareness: AIIMS and Health Ministry partner up

In an effort to raise oral health awareness in India, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have collaborated to launch a digital program called ‘e-DantSeva’.

Date : 08-October-2019


E-DantSeva: First-ever National Digital Health Platform Launched

On Monday, October 8, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched the website and mobile application of ‘e-DantSeva’ in New Delhi. It is the first-ever national digital platform, providing information about oral health. Dr Vardhan credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for according importance to the digital medium.

Date : 08-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches 'eDantseva' digital platform for oral health information

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday launched a website and mobile application of 'eDantseva', the first-ever national digital platform on oral health information and knowledge dissemination.

Date : 07-October-2019


AIIMS, Health ministry launch 'eDantSeva' website and app

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences in collaboration with the Union Health Ministry on Monday launched the first-ever website and mobile application on oral health awareness.

Date : 07-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches eDantseva website and mobile application, a big step in digital health

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday launched the eDantseva website and mobile application, the first ever national digital platform on oral health information and knowledge dissemination.

Date : 07-October-2019


e-DantSeva to provide oral health information in website, mobile app: Dr. Vardhan

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the eDantseva website and mobile application, the first-ever national digital platform on oral health information and knowledge dissemination, here today.

Date : 07-October-2019


NEET Mandatory For MBBS At AIIMS Now: What Difference It Makes In Exam Pattern

NEW DELHI: From 2020 onward, students who wish to pursue MBBS from one of the AIIMS will have to appear in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) only. Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, on October 4, made the historical announcement that NEET will be the only entrance examination for admission to MBBS courses doing away with the separate entrance examinations which were conducted by AIIMS and JIPMER respectively.

Date : 07-October-2019


दिवाली के लिए बाजार में उपलब्ध होंगे Green Crackers, सामान्य पटाखों से भी होगी कम कीमत

नई दिल्ली, एजेंसी। केंद्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री हर्षवर्धन (Dr. Harshvardhan) ने शनिवार को घोषणा की कि दिवाली के लिए ग्रीन पटाखे (पर्यावरण अनुकूल) अब बाजार में उपलब्ध होंगे। इनसे 30 प्रतिशत तक कम प्रदूषषण होता है और ये सस्ते भी हैं।

Date : 06-October-2019


दीवाली से पहले आई बड़ी खुशखबरी, जल्द बाजार में आएंगे कम प्रदूषण वाले 'ग्रीन क्रैकर्स'

नई दिल्ली: दिवाली नजदीक आ रही है और दिवाली पर पटाखे फोड़ने के शौकीन लोगों के लिए लोगों के लिए अच्छी खबर आई है. अब से बाज़ार में ग्रीन क्रैकर्स मिलेंगे यानी ऐसे पटाखे जो ना सिर्फ कम आवाज़ करेंगे बल्कि प्रदूषण भी कम करेंगे. ये पटाखे पहले मिल रहे पटाखे की तरह ही होंगे लेकिन इनके फटने से पर्यावरण को कोई नुकसान नहीं होगा. वहीं इनकी कीमत भी पहले मिल रहे पटाखे जैसे ही होगी. केंद्रीय पर्यावरण मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने सीएसआईआर - NEERI द्वार बनाए गए इन पटाखों को दिखाया.

Date : 06-October-2019


इको फ्रेंडली पटाखों और फुलझड़ियों से रोशन होगी दीपावली, प्रदूषण से मिलेगी निजात

राष्ट्रीय पर्यावरण तकनीकी संस्थान (नीरी), वैज्ञानिक और औद्योगिक अनुसंधान परिषद (सीएसआईआर) ने चार प्रयोगशालाओं के साथ मिलकर परंपरागत पटाखों अनार, फुलझड़ी, हंटर, सुतली बम और चकरी राकेट का इको फ्रेंडली वर्जन और नए पटाखों की शृंखला जारी की है।

Date : 06-October-2019


CSIR develops green crackers keeping in view pollution and health hazards

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has come up with new and improved formulations in the manufacture of sound-emitting crackers and other fireworks keeping in view the pollution hazard and health risks.

Date : 06-October-2019


Green crackers launched ahead of Diwali to reduce pollution

New Delhi: Green crackers with 30 per cent less emissions will now be available in the market, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan announced on Saturday ahead of Diwali, noting that the step will take care of people's sentiments and address concerns on pollution.

Date : 06-October-2019


Green crackers will be available in the market on Deepawali, the price will also be less: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: The festival Deepawali is coming in a few days. This festival is the biggest festival of Hindus lasting five days. With the worship of Mother Lakshmi, the house lit with sweets and lamps, we all enjoy fireworks to the fullest, but do not pay attention to the pollution that occurs after that.

Date : 06-October-2019


Ban on e-cigarettes: Harsh Vardhan says ordinance route taken to nip problem in bud

Bringing an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes was an urgency as vaping was turning into an epidemic amongst the youth and allowing such products would have seriously undermined the government’s tobacco control efforts, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Date : 06-October-2019


Ban on e-cigarettes: Vardhan says ordinance route taken to nip problem in bud

Bringing an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes was an urgency as vaping was turning into an epidemic amongst the youth and allowing such products would have seriously undermined the government's tobacco control efforts, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said. Voicing confidence that the ban on e-cigarettes will be highly effective as the consumer base is small at present, he said taking the ordinance route was an approach to nip the problem in the bud.

Date : 06-October-2019


Ban on e-cigarettes: Vardhan says ordinance route taken to nip problem in bud

New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Bringing an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes was an urgency as vaping was turning into an epidemic amongst the youth and allowing such products would have seriously undermined the government''s tobacco control efforts, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Date : 06-October-2019


Green crackers for clean Diwali

NEW DELHI: Diwali revellers can look forward to bursting firecrackers this year. Union science and technology minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday announced that ‘green crackers’, on which the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) had been working for two years after the Supreme Court imposed ban on conventional fire-crackers, will be available in the market this year.

Date : 06-October-2019


Government launches eco-friendly 'green' crackers ahead of Diwali

New Delhi: In its efforts to curb air pollution, the government on Saturday launched eco-friendly 'green' firecrackers. The announcement was made by the Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan during a press conference in New Delhi.

Date : 06-October-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launches ‘Trans-Fat Free’ logo

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday launched the “Trans-Fat Free” logo during the 8th International Chefs Conference here. The campaign to end trans-fat is seen as one of the important steps to accelerate the ‘Eat Right India’ campaign led by the FSSAI under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 05-October-2019


'Sarbat da Bhala' Express flagged off

New Delhi, October 4 A new ‘Sarbat da Bhala’ Express connecting New Delhi to Ludhiana up to Lohian Khas via Jalandhar was flagged off today as part of 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak.

Date : 05-October-2019


1000 Indian chefs pledge to use trans-fat free oils,fats in their recipes

New Delhi -Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the Trans Fat Free logo of Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), at the 8th International Chefs Conference .

Date : 05-October-2019


CSIR comes up with improved formulations for green crackers

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has come up with new and improved formulations in the manufacture of sound-emitting crackers and other fireworks keeping in view the pollution hazard and health risks.

Date : 05-October-2019


FSSAI ‘Trans-Fat Free’ logo launched; boosts Eat Right India Movement

Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s new “Trans Fat-Free” logo was launched recently on October 4, 2019 by the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 05-October-2019


From Next Academic Year, NEET to be Only Medical Entrance Exam in Country

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday announced that the starting academic year 2020, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) will be the only entrance test for medical admission in the country.

Date : 05-October-2019


Delhi-Ludhiana 'Sarbat Da Bhalla Express' train flagged off, a tribute to Guru Nanak

New Delhi , Oct 4 : Railways Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Ministers Harsh Vardhan and Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday flagged off 'Sarbat Da Bhalla Express' at New Delhi railway station.

Date : 05-October-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Launches 'Trans-Fat Free' Logo

The Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday launched the "Trans-Fat Free" logo during the 8th International Chefs Conference in New Delhi. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has started a campaign called the 'Eat Right India' campaign.

Date : 05-October-2019


Piyush Goyal, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Harsimrat Kaur Badal flags off Sarbat-Da-Bhala Express

On the occasion of the 550th Birth Anniversary of “Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji” Indian Railways is paying obeisance to the Holy Guru by contributing to the yearlong celebrations in its own way.

Date : 04-October-2019


Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Explains Links Between Swachh And Swasth At The Swasthagraha

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, while speaking at NDTV and Dettol’s 12-hour Swasthagraha today, explained how swachhta (cleanliness) and swastha (health) go hand in hand.

Date : 04-October-2019


AIIMS, JIPMER admissions through NEET from 2020: Harsh Vardhan

Beginning 2020, all 15 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across states and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry, will admit students in MBBS/BDS courses through National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET-UG), which will add close to 1,600 seats for students taking the entrance exam.

Date : 04-October-2019


Piyush Goyal, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal flags off the Sarbat-Da-Bhala Express upto Lohian Khas (via Jalandhar)

New Delhi: On the occasion of the 550th Birth Anniversary of “Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji” Indian Railways is paying obeisance to the Holy Guru by contributing to the yearlong celebrations in its own way.

Date : 04-October-2019


Health Minister applauds bakeries adopting healthier cooking to eliminate trans fats

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the "Trans Fat-Free" logo of the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), at the 8th International Chefs' Conference (ICC VII), here today.

Date : 04-October-2019


MBBS admission to AIIMS, JIPMER via NEET only: Dr Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) will be the one and only gateway to MBBS admission across the country including AIIMS and JIPMER from the next academic year. The confirmation to this effect comes via a recent announcement made by the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 04-October-2019


IMA demand of removing govt hospitals from Ayushman Bharat lacks vision: Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan rejected the IMA's demand of taking government hospitals out of the ambit of health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat, saying the statement by the doctors body lacks "any basis or vision".

Date : 03-October-2019


Vande Bharat b/w N Del-Katra set to boost tourism in J&K: Home Minister Shah

New Delhi, Oct 3(UNI) Inaugurating the Vande Bharat Express train between New Delhi and Katra, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the journey of development has begun with Vande Bharat Express set to boost tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Date : 03-October-2019


MoHFW felicitates Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s producer Asit Kumarr Modi

On the first anniversary of Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY), Shri Asit Kumarr Modi, Founder & Managing Director of Neela Tele Films Private Limited and creator of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah was felicitated by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) today in New Delhi.

Date : 01-October-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches UMMID initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of new born babies

The Union Minister for Science Technology, Earth Sciences and Health Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan has recnelty launched UMMID(Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders) initiative and inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras, which is being supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT),M/o Science and Technology.

Date : 01-October-2019


Names of 111 hospitals put up on Ayushman Bharat website to 'name and shame' them: Harsh Vardhan

The names of over 100 hospitals found involved in malpractices have been put up on the official website of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme as part of the government’s “name and shame” initiative to create deterrence among healthcare establishments, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday.

Date : 30-September-2019


Now, ‘Name and Fame’ approach for good hospitals under Ayushman Bharat, suggests Health minister Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY is being governed on a "zero-tolerance" approach towards any kind of fraud, and the anti-fraud framework rests on three key pillars of prevention, detection and deterrence.

Date : 30-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates ‘Arogya Manthan’, on completion of one year of Ayushman Bharat- PMJAY

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, today inaugurated the ‘Arogya Manthan’, a 2-day national workshop organised by National Health Authority (NHA) to mark the first year anniversary of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY, which was launched on 23rd September last year at Ranchi by the Hon. Prime Minister.

Date : 30-September-2019


दिल्ली में जुटेंगे दुनियाभर के हृदयरोग विशेषज्ञ

नई दिल्ली। हृदय रोग के बढ़ते मरीजों और उन्हें मिलने वाली चिकित्सीय सुविधाओं को लेकर आगामी एक अक्तूबर को दिल्ली में अंतरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन का आयोजन किया जा रहा है। एयरोसिटी में होने वाले दो दिवसीय सम्मेलन का शुभारंभ केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन करेंगे। इसमें कई देशों के हृदयरोग विशेषज्ञ सहित एम्स के निदेशक डॉ. रणदीप गुलेरिया भी शिरकत करेंगे।

Date : 30-September-2019


Harsh Vardhan inspects ongoing beautification work of 'Naini Lake' in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan inspected ongoing beautification work of 'Naini Lake' in the national capital on September 29. Naini Lake is a waterbody which is situated in the middle of the bustling Model town in north Delhi.

Date : 29-September-2019


Health Ministry announced revisions in health benefit packages of Ayushman Bharat

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), India's flagship healthcare scheme provides a cover of Rs. 5 Lakh per family per year to around 50 crore poor and vulnerable individuals.

Date : 27-September-2019


Govt revises health benefit packages under Ayushmaan’

To encourage more new private hospitals to get empanelled with the Ayushmaan Bharat scheme (PM-JAY), the Union Health Ministry on Thursday revised the health benefit packages (HBP) provided under the programme.

Date : 27-September-2019


Sikkim bags Best Performing State Award in implementation of TB Control prog

Adding another feather to its cap, the State of Sikkim bagged the prestigious Best Performing State Award in implementation the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme.

Date : 26-September-2019


Health Minister launches new campaign for TB elimination

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the new TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign, along with the National TB Prevalence Survey. Multi-stakeholder and community participation shall form the pivot of the countrywide campaign.

Date : 26-September-2019


Oral regimen launched for drug-resistant tuberculosis

New Delhi: Home to the highest number of drug-resistant tuberculosis patients in the world, India today launched oral therapy to meet the challenge, pledging to phase out the current regime of injectables by year-end.

Date : 26-September-2019


एम्स के 64वें स्थापना दिवस पर ‘सार्वभौमिक स्वास्थ्य सेवा’ विषय पर प्रदर्शनी का उद्धाटन

नई दिल्ली : डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन जी ने एम्स नई दिल्ली के 64वें स्थापना दिवस के अवसर पर ‘सार्वभौमिक स्वास्थ्य सेवा’ विषय पर एक प्रदर्शनी का उद्धाटन किया। इस अवसर पर स्वास्थ्य राज्यमंत्री श्री अश्विनी चौबे जी भी उपस्थित थे। इस दौरान डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन जी ने एम्स की उपलब्धियों पर लगाई गई प्रदर्शनी का भी अवलोकन किया।

Date : 26-September-2019


President of India presents awards for outstanding contributions in Science and Technologyon the occasion of CSIR Foundation Day

New Delhi: The President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind, presented awards for outstanding contributions in science and technology at a function held at VigyanBhawan in New Delhi today on the occasion of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Foundation Day.

Date : 26-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ Campaign

New Delhi: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today launched the new TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign, along with the National TB Prevalence Survey. Multi-stakeholder and community participation shall form the pivot of the countrywide campaign.

Date : 26-September-2019


'TB Harega Desh Jeetega': A campaign to eliminate tuberculosis from India

'TB Harega Desh Jeetega': Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has recently launched a new ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign’. A National TB prevalence Survey was also launched by the minister.

Date : 26-September-2019


Single-use Plastic के खिलाफ जागरूकता अभियान

नई दिल्ली : डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन जी ने फूड सेफ्टी एंड स्टैंडर्ड अथॉरिटी (FSSAI) के Eat Right India for Sustainable Living अभियान के तहत दिल्ली की एक स्वयंसेवी संस्था ‘प्रयास’ में बच्चों के बीच पहुंच कर उन्हें Single use plastics के खिलाफ जागरूक किया। कार्यक्रम में डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन जी ने F&B सेक्टर को प्लास्टिक मुक्त करने पर जोर दिया।

Date : 25-September-2019


Birth Anniversary of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya: भाजपा नेताओं ने पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय को दी श्रद्धांजलि

नई दिल्ली, एएनआइ। पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya) की जयंती 25 सितंबर से दिल्ली प्रदेश भाजपा ने भी स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों, शहीदों व अन्य महापुरुषों की प्रतिमाओं की सफाई का अभियान शुरू कर दिया है। बुधवार सुबह केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन (Union health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan) और भारतीय जनता पार्टी के कार्यकारी अध्यक्ष (BJP Working President JP Nadda) ने दीनदयाल उपाध्याय मार्ग स्थित पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय की प्रतिमा की सफाई कर माल्यार्पण किया।

Date : 25-September-2019


No scientific rationale behind reintroducing Odd-even scheme: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said there was no scientific rationale behind the Delhi government's move to reintroduce the odd-even traffic rationing scheme.

Date : 25-September-2019


टीबी नियंत्रण कार्यक्रम में सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन के लिए हिमाचल पुरस्कृत

भारत सरकार की ओर से बुधवार को नई दिल्ली में आयोजित राष्ट्रीय स्तर कार्यक्रम में हिमाचल को देश में टीबी नियंत्रण कार्यक्रम में सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन के लिए पुरस्कृत किया गया। यह पुरस्कार राज्य क्षय रोग अधिकारी डॉ. आरके बारिया ने स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री भारत सरकार डॉ. हर्षवर्धन से प्राप्त किया।

Date : 25-September-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan highlights key features of new TB control campaign

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today launched the new TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign, along with the National TB Prevalence Survey. Multi-stakeholder and community participation shall form the pivot of the countrywide campaign.

Date : 25-September-2019


एम्स का 64वां स्थापना दिवस आज, स्वास्थ्य मंत्री करेंगे एप लॉन्च

अखिल भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान (एम्स) के डॉक्टर व कर्मचारी आपात स्थिति में एक दूसरे से तत्काल संपर्क स्थापित कर सकेंगे। संस्थान की ओर से एक ऐसा मोबाइल एप तैयार किया गया है जिसमें सभी डॉक्टर व कर्मचारियों के व्यक्तिगत फोन नंबर तक मौजूद होंगे।

Date : 25-September-2019


दिल्ली में भाजपा का जन जागरण अभियान आज से, नड्डा करेंगे शुरुआत

दिल्ली में भाजपा का जन जागरण अभियान बुधवार से शुरू होगा। नई दिल्ली स्थित ताल कटोरा स्टेडियम में पार्टी के राष्ट्रीय कार्यकारी अध्यक्ष जेपी नड्डा इसकी शुरुआत करेंगे। यह अभियान पूरे देश में अगले 15 दिन तक चलेगा।

Date : 25-September-2019


Food companies pledge to reduce plastic footprint

As many as 22 food firms including multinationals today pledged to reduce the plastic footprint after the Health Ministry made a pitch to rid the sector of single use plastic.

Date : 24-September-2019


No Scientific Rationale Behind Reintroduction of Odd-Even Scheme in Delhi: Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said there was no scientific rationale behind the Delhi government's decision to reintroduce the odd-even traffic rationing scheme from November 4-15.

Date : 24-September-2019


Stage set for the fifth edition of Indian International Science Festival

The Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, today announced that the annual India International Science Festival (IISF) would be held this year at Kolkata from November 5 to 8. This is the fifth edition of the festival since its inception in 2015.

Date : 24-September-2019


International Science Festival : 5 से 8 नवंबर तक कोलकाता में होगा पांचवां अंतरराष्ट्रीय विज्ञान उत्सव

नई दिल्ली। पांचवां अंतरराष्ट्रीय विज्ञान उत्सव (इंडिया इंटरनेशनल साइंस फेस्टीवल) पांच से आठ नवंबर के बीच कोलकाता में आयोजित किया जाएगा। इसके पहले दो उत्सव दिल्ली में आयोजित हो चुके हैं, जबकि तीसरा उत्सव चेन्नई और चौथा उत्सव 2018 में लखनऊ में आयोजित हुआ था।

Date : 24-September-2019


केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने दिल्ली की ऑड-ईवन योजना पर उठाए सवाल

नई दिल्ली स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने दिल्ली में वायु प्रदूषण कम करने के केजरीवाल सरकार के दावे के बावजूद हवा की गुणवत्ता खतरनाक स्तर पर पहुंचने के बाद अपनाए जाने वाले ऑड-ईवन फॉर्मूले को फिर लागू करने के दिल्ली सरकार के फैसले के औचित्य को सवालों के घेरे में खड़ा किया है।

Date : 24-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan appeals for Food Sector Free of Plastic Waste

“We have to take this movement to every village and to every child and ensure that India becomes free of single use plastic.” This was stated by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare at an event organized by FSSAI as a part of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2019’ at Prayas Children’s Home in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi, today.

Date : 24-September-2019


कानपुर: मेडिकल इंस्टिट्यूट बनेगा जीएसवीएम मेडिकल कॉलेज!

कानपुर: कानपुर और आसपास के मरीजों के लिए इलाज के सबसे बड़े केंद्र जीएसवीएम मेडिकल कॉलेज को मेडिकल संस्थान बनाए जाने की संभावना है। कई अन्य प्रस्तावों के साथ बुधवार को दिल्ली में एक उच्च स्तरीय बैठक है। इसमें केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन के अलावा उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार के अधिकारी भी मौजूद होंगे।

Date : 24-September-2019


हर साल पांच लाख बच्चे पैदा होते हैं वंशानुगत बीमारियों के साथ :हषवर्धन

नयी दिल्ली 23 सितम्बर (वार्ता) केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने सोमवार को कहा कि देश में प्रत्येक वर्ष करीब पांच लाख बच्चे ऐसे पैदा होते हैं जो किसी न किसी वंशानुगत तथा जन्मजात बीमारियों से ग्रस्ति होते हैं और बच्चों की इस पीड़ा को करीब से समझने वाले चिकित्सकों को अपने अंदर के वैज्ञानिकों को जगाना होगा तभी इस विषय पर गहन एवं सटीक शोध हो सकेगा और एक दिन पोलियो की तरह वंशानुगत बीमारियों पर भी देश विजय पा सकेगा।

Date : 24-September-2019


हर साल पांच लाख बच्चे पैदा होते हैं वंशानुगत बीमारियों के साथ- हषवर्धन

नई दिल्ली। केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने सोमवार को कहा कि देश में प्रत्येक वर्ष करीब पांच लाख बच्चे ऐसे पैदा होते हैं जो किसी न किसी वंशानुगत तथा जन्मजात बीमारियों से ग्रस्ति होते हैं और बच्चों की इस पीड़ा को करीब से समझने वाले चिकित्सकों को अपने अंदर के वैज्ञानिकों को जगाना होगा तभी इस विषय पर गहन एवं सटीक शोध हो सकेगा और एक दिन पोलियो की तरह वंशानुगत बीमारियों पर भी देश विजय पा सकेगा।

Date : 24-September-2019


अब waste प्लास्टिक से तैयार डीजल से चलेंगी आपकी कारें, दिल्ली IIT को मिली सफलता

नई दिल्ली/ टीम डिजिटल। अब बेकार प्लास्टिक पर्यावरण के लिए खतरा नहीं बनेगा। हाल में आईआईटी दिल्ली की रिसर्च टीम को बेकार प्लास्टिक से डीजल तैयार करने में पहली सफलता प्रदान हुई। आपको बता दे यह दुनिया का चौथा प्लांट है, जहां प्लास्टिक से डीजल के साथ कई तरह के पेट्रो प्रोडक्‍ट तैयार किये जाएंगे। वैज्ञानिको का कहना है इस प्लांट की मदद से आसानी से डीजल बनाया जाएगा जो वाहनों के साथ औद्योगिक क्षेत्रों में भी इस्तेमाल किया जाएगा।

Date : 24-September-2019


नवजात शिशुओं में आनुवांशिक रोगों से निपटने हेतु 'UMMID' पहल का शुभारंभ किया गया

स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने UMMID - उम्मीद (वंशानुगत विकारों के उपचार एवं प्रबंधन की विलक्षण पद्धतियां) पहल का शुभारंभ किया तथा निदान (राष्ट्रीय वंशानुगत रोग प्रबंधन) केंद्रों का उद्घाटन किया. इन केन्द्रों की स्थापना के लिए विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय के जैव प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग (डीबीटी) द्वारा सहायता प्रदान की जा रही है.

Date : 24-September-2019


Government launches ‘UMMID’ initiative to tackle inherited diseases

The Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has launched UMMID (Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders) initiative and inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras, which is being supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) & Science and Technology.

Date : 24-September-2019


Ayushman hospitals need to improve quality of service: Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: Ayushman Bharat scheme will help in achieving universal healthcare in India in a phased manner, says health minister Harsh Vardhan. As the health insurance scheme completed a year on Monday, Harsh Vardhan told ET that the government had begun work on banning e-cigarettes in 2014.

Date : 24-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat Scheme Commended By UN, World Bank: Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: The work done under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship healthcare scheme Ayushman Bharat in the past one year has received commendation from the United Nations (UN), World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World bank alike, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday.

Date : 23-September-2019


Harsh Vardhan inaugurates UMMID initiative, NINDA Kendras to tackle genetic diseases in newborns

In a bid to tackle inherited genetic diseases among newborn babies, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday inaugurated the UMMID' initiative and a NIDAN Kendra at the Lady Hardinge Hospital in New Delhi. Vardhan, speaking at the event, brought attention to the issue of ensuring proper treatment to children and creation of awareness amongst the masses.

Date : 23-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat scheme completes one year of its launch

Ayushman Bharat - the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has completed one year of its launch today and the day is being celebrated as Ayushman Bharat Diwas across the country.

Date : 23-September-2019


UMMID to tackle inherited genetic diseases of new born babies

The Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today launched UMMID (Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders) initiative and inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras, which is being supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Science and Technology.

Date : 23-September-2019


Minister lauds Health Dept’s approach

In a communication to the Administrator, UT, Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, has appreciated goal-oriented approach of the local Health Department.

Date : 21-September-2019


Ban on e-Cigarettes indicts tobacco industry for promoting cancer

IN a history-making decision, the government of India has prohibited electronic cigarettes by the promulgation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Ordinance, 2019 on September 18.

Date : 20-September-2019


India on big platform! Dr Harsh Vardhan reaches Brazil for 7th BRICS STM meeting

Campinas, September 20: Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan today landed in Brazil for the much awaited 7th BRICS Science, Technology and Ministerial Meeting to be held in Campinas.

Date : 20-September-2019


ई सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध का डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने किया स्वागत, कहा- स्वस्थ जीवन को मिलेगा बढ़ावा

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने ई-सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध के फैसले का स्वागत करते हुए हुए कहा कि इससे स्वस्थ जीवन को बढ़ावा मिलेगा। केंद्र सरकार ने बुधवार को ई-सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध लगाने के अध्यादेश को मंजूरी दी है। हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि प्रतिबंध से देश में 'फिट इंडिया' और 'स्वस्थ भारत मुहिम' के अपने उद्देश्यों को प्राप्त करने में मदद मिलेगी तथा इससे देश आगे बढ़ेगा।

Date : 19-September-2019


ई सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध का डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने किया स्वागत, कहा- स्वस्थ जीवन को मिलेगा बढ़ावा

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने ई-सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध के फैसले का स्वागत करते हुए हुए कहा कि इससे स्वस्थ जीवन को बढ़ावा मिलेगा। केंद्र सरकार ने बुधवार को ई-सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध लगाने के अध्यादेश को मंजूरी दी है।

Date : 19-September-2019


आईवीएफ के जरिए मां बनने की अधिकतम उम्र होगी 50 वर्ष, सरकार करेगी नियम कड़े

नई दिल्ली: मोदी सरकार संसद के आगामी सत्र में असिस्टेड रिप्रोडक्टिव टेक्नोलॉजी रेगुलेशन (एआरटीआर) बिल 2019 पेश करने जा रही है, जिसमें आईवीएफ तकनीक का उपयोग कर मां बनने की चाहत रखने वाली महिला की अधिकतम उम्र 50 वर्ष तक रखने का प्रावधान रखा गया है.

Date : 18-September-2019


PM मोदी की इस योजना से 47 लाख लोगों के आए अच्छे दिन, इस तरह आप भी उठा सकते हैं फायदा

नई दिल्ली: केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को कहा कि आयुष्मान भारत योजना के तहत 21,000 से भी अधिक स्वास्थ्य एवं वेलनेस केन्द्र (एचडब्ल्यूसी) शुरू हो गए हैं और लगभग 47 लाख लोगों ने प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना के तहत उपचार से लाभ उठाया है।

Date : 18-September-2019


प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्‍य योजना के तहत 47 लाख लोगों ने उपचार कराया

केन्‍द्रीय स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को कहा कि आयुष्‍मान भारत योजना के तहत 21,000 से भी अधिक स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य एवं वेलनेस केन्‍द्र (एचडब्‍ल्‍यूसी) शुरू हो गए हैं

Date : 18-September-2019


पीएम-जय को केजरीवाल समझ नहीं पा रहे या समझना नहीं चाहते, हर्षवर्धन: अब उन्हें पूरा देश समझने लगा है

नई दिल्ली. केंद्र सरकार की आयुष्मान भारत योजना (पीएम-जय) दिल्ली सरकार ने लागू नहीं की है। 5 लाख रुपए की आर्थिक मदद वाली इस स्कीम के दायरे में राजधानी के करीब 30 लाख लोग आते हैं।

Date : 18-September-2019


India announces ban on sale of e-cigarette products

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan, said the ordinance will prohibit the manufacturing, importing, exporting, sale distribution, storage and advertisement of e-cigarettes.

Date : 18-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat shall prove to be a game-changer : Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, 17th September, 2019 : "I am happy to announce that in a short period of time, under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, more than 21,000 health and wellness centres have become operational and about 47 lakh people have availed of treatments under its Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) pillar”, said Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, while addressing the media announcing the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Pakhwara.

Date : 18-September-2019


Hospitals found indulging in fraud in Ayushman Bharat will be named, shamed: Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said the names of the hospitals found involved in any kind of fraudulent practices in the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme will be put up on its official website to "name and shame" them.

Date : 18-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat sees reduction in state rates

Though the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Ayushman Bharat Yojana was launched to provide health insurance coverage to nearly 10 crore families in the country, its low pricing is creating pressure on states governments to reduce rates for similar, state-sponsored schemes.

Date : 18-September-2019


NHA for blacklisting hospitals caught in PMJAY fraud

The National Health Authority (NHA) is in talks with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) for universal blacklisting of hospitals that have been caught making fraudulent transactions under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).

Date : 18-September-2019


प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्‍य योजना के तहत 47 लाख लोगों ने कराया उपचार

नई दिल्ली। केन्‍द्रीय स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को कहा कि आयुष्‍मान भारत योजना के तहत 21,000 से भी अधिक स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य एवं वेलनेस केन्‍द्र (एचडब्‍ल्‍यूसी) शुरू हो गए हैं और लगभग 47 लाख लोगों ने प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्‍य योजना के तहत उपचार से लाभ उठाया है।

Date : 17-September-2019


10 crore beneficiaries received e-cards for cashless treatment under Ayushman Bharat: Govt

Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that 22 thousand health and wellness centres have been made functional and 10 crore beneficiaries have received e-cards under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Date : 17-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat shall prove to be a game-changer in provisioning of universal healthcare : Harsh Vardhan

“The Ayushman Bharat journey which began on 14th April 2018 with the inaugural of a HWC at Jangla, a remote place in Chattisgarh, culminated in the launch of the second pillar of Ayushman Bharat- the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) on 23 Sept, 2018 in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Date : 17-September-2019


A year of Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY, next goal universal health coverage

Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan presents the Ayushman Bharat report card as its ambitious tertiary care arm completes one year

Date : 17-September-2019


1st anniversary of Ayushman Bharat scheme on 23 September

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan said that within one-year, more than 45 lakh poor people have been treated under Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Date : 17-September-2019


You Matter

There has been a long standing debate on mental health in our country and actor Deepika Padukone, who has been active in talking about her battle with depression at the peak of her career, believes that there is still a long road ahead in terms of creating more awareness on the issue.

Date : 17-September-2019


National Chemical Laboratory sets up pilot plant to produce clean fuel that can replace diesel

City-based National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) has become the first among Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) laboratories in the country to set up a pilot plant to produce Dimethyl ether (DME), a clean fuel with potential to replace diesel.

Date : 17-September-2019


National Centre for Clean Coal Research & Development inaugurated at Bengaluru

New Delhi: Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, today inaugurated the National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)-Bengaluru.

Date : 16-September-2019


National Centre for Clean Coal Research & Development inaugurated at IISc, Bengaluru

Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, today inaugurated the National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)-Bengaluru.

Date : 16-September-2019


हर वर्ष 50 करोड़ टीके की खुराक का होगा उत्पादन

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने सीरम इंस्टिट्यूट ऑफ इंडिया की प्रयोगशाला का उद्घाटन किया है। इस प्रयोगशाला में हर वर्ष 50 करोड़ से ज्यादा टीके की खुराक का उत्पादन होगा। बताया जा रहा है कि दुनिया में इतनी बड़ी क्षमता वाली पहली प्रयोगशाला होगी।

Date : 16-September-2019


Everyone should have mental health care: Harsh Vardhan

Union minister for health and family welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan said that Karnataka must ensure that by 2022 that no one in Karnataka should be deprived of mental health care.

Date : 16-September-2019


'Nimhans can mentor psychiatry depts in med colleges'

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan said Karnataka must ensure that by 2022, no one in Karnataka is deprived of mental health care.

Date : 16-September-2019


Bold decision taken by govt to bring prosperity in J&K: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister for Health and Family welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that Kashmir is an integral part of India, but we were not able to really feel so due to the prevalence of Article 370.

Date : 16-September-2019


Centre to help RIMS excel: Union minister

IMPHAL: Union health minister Harsh Vardhan has said the Centre is committed to taking forward all proposals made by Manipur CM N Biren Singh and MP RK Ranjan Singh regarding enhancement of medical facilities in the state.

Date : 16-September-2019


India to generate 175 GW of clean energy by 2022: Minister

Union Minister for Science andTechnology Harsh Vardhan said on Monday that the country was on course to generate 175 GW of clean energy by 2022.

Date : 16-September-2019


India to generate 175 GW of clean energy by 2022: Science minister Harsh Vardhan

Bengaluru: Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan said on Monday that the country was on course to generate 175 GW of clean energy by 2022.

Date : 16-September-2019


Govt will make RIMS well equipped, PM’s dream to develop NE India: Harsh Vardhan in Manipur

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan Saturday said that Centre is committed to taking the centrally-run Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal in Manipur to greater heights.

Date : 15-September-2019


Manipur: Centre will take forward the proposals to enhance medical institutions — Harsh Vardhan

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said that the Centre will take forward the proposals to enhance medical institutions.

Date : 14-September-2019


Centre determined to take RIMS to greater heights : Dr Vardhan

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has assured that the Central Government would take forward all the proposals made by Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Member of Parliament Dr RK Ranjan Singh, regarding the enhan-cement of medical facilities in the State, with utmost sincerity and commitment.

Date : 14-September-2019


Union health min calls for quality healthcare delivery in NE

Union minister of health and family welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan claimed on Saturday that phenomenal developmental changes were being witnessed in the Northeast states including Manipur under the initiative of dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Date : 14-September-2019


Govt will make RIMS well equipped, PM’s dream to develop N-E India: Harsh Vardhan in Manipur

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan Saturday said that Centre is committed to taking the centrally-run Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal in Manipur to greater heights.

Date : 14-September-2019


RIMS to celebrate 48th foundation day today

IMPHAL, Sep 13 : Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, will be celebrating its 48th foundation day tomorrow.

Date : 14-September-2019


Centre’s nod to 1,000 posts for PGI’s Sangrur centre

To improve healthcare services in the region, the Union Health Ministry has sanctioned nearly 1,000 posts for the satellite centre of the PGIMER at Sangrur in Punjab.

Date : 13-September-2019


Kejriwal government didn't do anything: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi : Accusing the Arvind Kejriwal government of "betraying" the poor residents of unauthorised colonies, Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday alleged that it did nothing for regularisation of these settlements in Delhi despite staying in power for five years.

Date : 13-September-2019


आप-कांग्रेस ने जनता को गुमराह किया : डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली : केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री एवं सांसद डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने गुरुवार को दिल्ली सरकार की पिछली कांग्रेस और वर्तमान आम आदमी पार्टी सरकार पर राजधानी में अनधिकृत कॉलोनियों को नियमित करने के मुद्दे पर दिल्ली भाजपा कार्यालय में संवाददाता सम्मेलन के दौरान निशाना साधा।

Date : 13-September-2019


AAP government delayed regularisation of illegal colonies, did nothing: BJP

NEW DELHI: The Delhi BJP on Thursday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of delaying the process of regularisation of unauthorized colonies in the capital.

Date : 13-September-2019


हर्षवर्धन ने केजरीवाल को बताया अराजकतावादी, मुख्यमंत्री पर लगाए कई गंभीर आरोप

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने आरोप लगाया कि दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल अराजकतावादी हैं। जल्द ही इनसे दिल्ली की जनता को छुटकारा मिलेगा।

Date : 13-September-2019


Delhi government betraying residents of illegal colonies, says BJP

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched an attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital on regularisation of unauthorsied colonies.

Date : 13-September-2019


Arvind Kejriwal betrayed residents of illegal colonies: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Accusing the Arvind Kejriwal government of betraying the poor residents of unauthorised colonies, Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday alleged that it did nothing for regularisation of these settlements in Delhi despite staying in power for five years.

Date : 13-September-2019


'Kejriwal did nothing for regularisation of colonies'

Accusing the Kejriwal government of "betraying" poor people, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said it did nothing for regularisation of unauthorised colonies despite staying in power for five years.

Date : 12-September-2019


Kejriwal govt didn't do anything for regularisation of colonies: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Accusing the Arvind Kejriwal government of "betraying" the poor residents of unauthorised colonies, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday

Date : 12-September-2019


Kejriwal govt didn't do anything for regularisation of colonies: BJP

Accusing the Kejriwal government of "betraying" poor people, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said it did nothing for regularisation of unauthorised colonies despite staying in power for five years.

Date : 12-September-2019


Arvind Kejriwal govt didn't do anything for regularisation of colonies: BJP

Accusing the Kejriwal government of "betraying" poor people, Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan on September 12 said it did nothing for regularisation of unauthorised colonies despite staying in power for five years.

Date : 12-September-2019


Poor using free health cover to fix heart, knees

Indian poor have mostly used free and cashless hospitalisation benefit available to them under the ambitious Ayushman Bharat plan to fix their hearts and knees.

Date : 12-September-2019


Union health minister urged to increase penalty for assault on doctors

PUNE: Representatives of various doctors’ associations in the city met Union health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday and discussed their concern over rising assaults on doctors across the country, among other issues.

Date : 11-September-2019


Actively working to make India free of malaria, says Dr Harsh Vardhan

Eliminating malaria and tuberculosis (TB) were high on the radar of the government, said Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences.

Date : 10-September-2019


Eliminating malaria is Centre’s top priority, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Monday said the elimination of malaria is the top priority of the Indian government. Dr. Vardhan said there are several diseases on the government’s radar and malaria is one of them.

Date : 10-September-2019


Focus on addressing society’s problems than just publishing papers, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday urged the scientific community to take up researches that will address the issues plaguing the society, and work on a mission mode towards finding practical solutions for these by 2022.

Date : 10-September-2019


Union health minister Harsh Vardhan reinforces malaria eradication as top priority for govt

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan, speaking in Pune on Monday, declared malaria eradication as a top priority for his ministry, underlining the government’s resolve to also eliminate diseases like tuberculosis, encephalitis and “kala azar” (black fever - visceral leishmaniasis).

Date : 10-September-2019


Union minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurates DME fuel plant at NCL, Pune

Pune Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, inaugurated a dimethyl ether (DME) pilot plant under the mission project ‘Catalysis for Sustainable Development’, at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) on Monday.

Date : 09-September-2019


'Malaria Eradication Top Priority for Govt', Says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Pune: Malaria eradication is one of the top priorities of the government, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday, and reaffirmed the Centre's resolve to also eliminate diseases like tuberculosis, encephalitis and

Date : 09-September-2019


Malaria eradication top priority for govt: Harsh Vardhan

Pune: Malaria eradication is one of the top priorities of the government, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday, and reaffirmed the Centre’s resolve to also eliminate diseases like tuberculosis, encephalitis and ‘kala azar’.

Date : 08-September-2019


Jaga, Balia back home, admitted to SCB Medical

CUTTACK: The separated conjoined twins of Kandhamal, popular as Jaga and Balia, returned to Odisha from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Saturday after two years of treatment in the National Capital.

Date : 08-September-2019


Pune: Union minister Harsh Vardhan to inaugurate facilities at NCL on Monday

PUNE: Union minister of science and technology and earth sciences Harsh Vardhan will inaugurate various facilities at the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) in Pune on September 9.

Date : 08-September-2019


Twins return to Odisha after two years as AIIMS successfully separates their heads

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: Craniopagus twins - Jaga and Kalia who were separated successfully at the AIIMS in New Delhi, returned to Odisha on Saturday after about two years and were immediately rushed to SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) in Cuttack.

Date : 08-September-2019


Jaga, one of the separated conjoined twins, plays football with hospital staff at AIIMS in Delhi

Four-year-old Jagga and Balia who were craniopagus twins, have left for their home in Odisha on Friday as individual human beings after undergoing mammoth head separation surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Date : 08-September-2019


हर्षवर्धन ने ट्वीट कर कहा, हमें हमारे वैज्ञानिकों पर गर्व है

नई दिल्ली। चंद्रयान-2 पर इसरो के प्रयास को लेकर केंद्रीय विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने शनिवार को कहा कि यह पूरे देश के लिए महत्वपूर्ण क्षण था।

Date : 07-September-2019


Union health Minister praises AIIMS doctors for performing rarest of rare surgery on conjoined twins

New Delhi: After the first successful craniopagus cojoined twins sepration surgery from India wherein both the babies have survived, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said the doctors of AIIMS have demonstrated extraordinary talent, expertise, determination and compassion acheiving it.

Date : 07-September-2019


Surgically separated Odisha conjoined twins leave for home

New Delhi: After two years and two months, Jagga and Baliya, the craniopagus twins, who were joined at the heads and later surgically separated at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), are finally on their way out of the hospital and heading home to Odisha.

Date : 07-September-2019


Twins Jaga and Balia to reach Odisha from Delhi AIIMS on Saturday

BHUBANESWAR: "It is such a great coincidence that Jaga and Balia will reach home on September 7 and Chandrayaan II will also touch the moon on the same date.

Date : 07-September-2019


Craniopagus twins head home

India’s only successfully separated craniopagus twins from Odisha — Jagga and Balia — were discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) here on Friday, two years after they were admitted, operated and started on rehabilitation at the hospital.

Date : 06-September-2019


'Time for India to eat right': Harsh Vardhan on govt's new campaign

New Delhi: “It’s time for India to eat right,” said Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday, kick-starting POSHAN Maah 2019 with a year-long social and mass media campaign on the Eat Right India movement.

Date : 06-September-2019


The Exhibition ‘Superbugs: The End of Antibiotics? opens in New Delhi

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel jointly inaugurated the exhibition ‘Superbugs: The End of Antibiotics?’

Date : 06-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan commends AIIMS doctors for performing rarest of the rare surgery on Jagga Balia

New Delhi: “It is such a great coincidence that Jagga and Balia will reach home on 7th September and Chandrayaan II will also touch the moon on the same date. It’s not only India’s scientists that are doing India proud, it is the commendable determination and commitment of the doctors also that is making India proud.

Date : 06-September-2019


Odisha's Conjoined Twins Discharged From AIIMS In Delhi After 2 Years

NEW DELHI: The conjoined twins from Odisha's Kandhamal district, Jaga and Balia, who spent over two years at AIIMS in New Delhi undergoing complicated surgeries for separation of their heads were discharged from the hospital on Friday.

Date : 06-September-2019


Rare surgery on Jaga-Balia is a remarkable feat in medical science: Dr Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday commended the doctors of AIIMS, New Delhi for performing rarest of the rare surgery on Jaga and Balia.

Date : 06-September-2019


Rarest of rare surgery on Jagga Balia making India proud: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

"It is such a great coincidence that Jagga and Balia will reach home on 7th September and Chandrayaan II will also touch the moon on the same date. It's not only India's scientists that are doing India proud, it is the commendable determination and commitment of the doctors also that is making India proud.

Date : 06-September-2019


Travelling exhibition to create public awareness on anti-microbial resistance

Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan, today launched a touring exhibition to help address the lack of public awareness and understanding about the growing problem of antibiotic resistance in the world.

Date : 06-September-2019


Hotels, Restaurants Will Have to Display Hygiene Ratings on Doors; FSSAI to Launch Rating System to Ensure Good Quality Food Served

New Delhi, September 6: Food regulator the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is finalising a programme under which it will be mandatory for hostels and restaurants to display hygiene ratings on their doors.

Date : 06-September-2019


Eat Right India campaign to pitch for healthy food

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday unveiled the Eat Right India campaign, which he said would take the message of healthy food choices “up to the panchayat level”.

Date : 06-September-2019


Health minister launches ‘Eat Right India” to tackle lifestyle diseases

“Eat Right, Stay Fit, Tabhi India Super Fit”, Dr Harsh Vardhan said this as he launched the Eat Right India Movement of FSSAI, the new healthy eating approach which places citizens at the centre of a Health Revolution through food and fitness.

Date : 05-September-2019


Eat Right India movement crucial trigger for behavioral change: Dr. Vardhan

"Eat Right, Stay Fit, Tabhi India Super Fit", Dr. Harsh Vardhan said this as he launched the Eat Right India Movement of FSSAI, the new healthy eating approach which places citizens at the centre of a Health Revolution through food and fitness.

Date : 05-September-2019


FSSAI trained about 1.7 lakh food safety supervisors to sensitise people on healthy eating habits

Central food regulator FSSAI has trained about 1.7 lakh supervisors over a span of two years to create awareness on healthy eating habits and ensure street vendors meet safety standards, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 05-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan launches the new healthy eating approach of “Eat Right India Movement”

New Delhi: “Eat Right, Stay Fit, Tabhi India Super Fit”, Dr Harsh Vardhan said this as he launched the Eat Right India Movement of FSSAI, the new healthy eating approach which places citizens at the centre of a Health Revolution through food and fitness.

Date : 05-September-2019


'ईट राइट इंडिया’ अभियान के तहत सभी होटलों में अनिवार्य की जायेगी ‘हाइजीन रेटिंग’, जानिए पूरा मामला

नई दिल्ली। सरकार भविष्य में सभी होटलों और रेस्त्रां में खाद्य सुरक्षा निरीक्षकों की तैनाती तथा ‘हाइजीन रेटिंग’ अनिवार्य करने की योजना बना रही है।

Date : 05-September-2019


Govt. launches campaign to promote ‘eat right movement’

“It’s time for India to eat right,” said Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday, kick-starting POSHAN Maah 2019 with a year-long social and mass media campaign on the Eat Right India movement.

Date : 05-September-2019


Centre initiates steps to promote healthy eating as part of 'Eat Right' movement

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to remove the mandatory requirement of TSS (Total Soluble Solids, commonly used to measure sugar content in juices) in thermally processed fruit nectars, thermally processed fruit beverages, ready-to-serve fruit beverages, carbonated fruit beverages or fruit drinks.

Date : 05-September-2019


India Pledges $22 Million For Global Fund for AIDS, TB, Malaria

India has pledged a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22), an increase of 10 per cent from the 5th cycle.

Date : 05-September-2019


WHO adopts Delhi declaration to boost disaster preparedness

The Delhi Declaration on Emergency Preparedness to strengthen and operationalise crossborder capacities for disaster reduction and response was unanimously adopted at the 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South East Asia

Date : 05-September-2019


WHO SEARO Day 4: Minister Harsh Vardhan, his Thailand counterpart visit Lodhi Garden

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan took part in Day 4 of 72nd session of WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO) in Delhi on September 05. Thailand Health Minister Udomsiri Parnrat was also present.

Date : 05-September-2019


Centre to combat malnutrition in a big way in Tirupati

Tirupati: In a bid to combat malnutrition in the country, the Central government has called for observing the month of September as "Poshan Abhiyan". Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced this flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children, adolescents, pregnant women and lactating mothers by leveraging technology, a targeted approach and convergence of all nutrition related schemes.

Date : 04-September-2019


Universal Health For All And Disease Free India Is Our Aim: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday inaugurated the week-long 72nd session in New Delhi of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia. Addressing the inaugural session, with Health Ministers from the WHO South-East Asia region present, Dr. Vardhan said,

Date : 04-September-2019


India to contribute $22 million to Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria

India has announced a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22). This is an increase of 10 per cent over the amount contributed by the US in the 5th cycle.

Date : 04-September-2019


Ayushman Bharat report card: ’41 lakh beneficiaries save Rs 12,000 crore’

Ayushman Bharat report card: As many as 41 lakh people have so far benefitted from the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme, according to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 03-September-2019


Health Minister addresses 72nd session of WHO SE Asia meet

“Universal Health for all, a disease-free India and global standards of excellence in healthcare is our aim for a new India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji”.

Date : 03-September-2019


Global standards in healthcare is our aim: Health Minister

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday inaugurated the week-long 72nd session here of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia.

Date : 03-September-2019


Dr. Harshvardhan ने सुबह सुबह चलाई साइकिल… जानिए क्या हैं साइकलिंग के फायदे…

पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी ने कुछ ही दिन पहले फिट इंडिया मूवमेंट लॉन्च किया है. अब हेल्थ मिनिस्टर डॉ. हर्षवर्धन (Dr. Harshvardhan) भी इस मूवमेंट को आगे बढ़ाते हुए काम कर रहे हैं.

Date : 03-September-2019


Health minister Harsh Vardhan cycles 6 km to WHO meet venue

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is a strong advocate of fitness and cycled 2km from his home to work in the summer heat to take charge of the Union health and family welfare ministry at Nirman Bhawan on June 3

Date : 03-September-2019


‘CGHS services to be extended across 100 cities by 2022’

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan recently announced the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) scheme would be made available in 100 cities by 2022.

Date : 02-September-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs 72nd WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia

"Universal Health for all, a disease-free India and global standards of excellence in healthcare is our aim for a new India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji".

Date : 02-September-2019


CGHS services to be made available in 100 cities by 2022: Health Minister

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today launched a new scheme of Annual Health Check-up for CGHS beneficiaries who are pensioners of the age of 75 years and above.

Date : 01-September-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates state of the art CGHS Bhawan

Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday inaugurated the state-of-the-art CGHS Bhawan, in Sector 13 of R K Puram in New Delhi.

Date : 01-September-2019


Central Govt Health Scheme to expand to 100 cities by 2022: Health minister

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) that offers subsidized treatment to current and retired government employees in empanelled hospitals, will be expanded to 100 cities by 2022, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday.

Date : 01-September-2019


पानी के अंदर जिम और ट्रेडमिल करेंगे खिलाड़ी

नई दिल्ली: चोट से जल्द रिकवरी के अब खिलाड़ी अब पानी के अंदर जिम और ट्रेडमिल करेंगे और उनकी फिजियोथेरेपी होगी। इस तरह की कई अन्य अंतरराष्ट्रीय सुविधाएं अब सफदरजंग के स्पोर्ट्स इंजूरी सेंटर में मिलेगी।

Date : 31-August-2019


Sports injury expansion unit to come up soon in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 31 : Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday laid the foundation stone for Sports Injury expansion project at Safdarjung Hospital. The minister directed the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete the work before the deadline.

Date : 31-August-2019


FOGSI hosts ‘Aarogya Mahila’ Summit

New Delhi: The Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) recently concluded a two-day summit on women’s health and empowerment in India. The Aarogya Mahila Summit, supported by Global Health Strategies and Abbott India, was organized in New Delhi on August 28 and 29

Date : 30-August-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan lays Foundation Stone of Sports Injury Expansion Project at Safdarjung Hospital

“I want NBCC to make a sincere effort to finish the work in one year as against the eighteen months stipulated byit with the target of building the best sport injury center in the world.”

Date : 30-August-2019


45% of disease burden can be prevented with physical activity, says Harsh Vardhan

Dr. Harsh Vardhan put the spotlight on the need for daily physical activity when he cycled 2km from his home to work in the summer heat to take charge of the Union health and family welfare ministry at Nirman Bhawan on June 3.

Date : 30-August-2019


Union Health Ministry sends letter to Finance Ministry for setting up AIIMS in Karnataka

New Delhi [India], Aug 29 : The Union Ministry of Health has sent a request letter to the Ministry of Finance for setting up AIIMS Hospital in Karnataka on the request of state Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

Date : 29-August-2019


कलावती सरन अस्पताल में खुला वेटिंग हाॅल

नई दिल्ली| बच्चाें के पुराने अस्पताल कलावती सरन में बुधवार को केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने वेटिंग हाल का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 29-August-2019


Aarogya Mahila Summit encourages PPPs for affordable quality care for women

New Delhi: “Through collaboration of minds and actions between FOGSI and the health ministry, we can address issues such as ending maternal and under-5 mortality, anaemia and family planning together,” said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan at the Aarogya Mahila Summit organised by Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) here on Thursday.

Date : 29-August-2019


Two-day summit on women's health held

New Delhi: The Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) recently concluded a two-day summit on women's health and empowerment in India.

Date : 29-August-2019


कैबिनेट का फैसला: 75 नए मेडिकल कॉलेजों को मंजूरी, देश में बढ़ेंगी 15700 MBBS सीटें

केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने देश के असेवित एवं आकांक्षी जिलों में 75 नये मेडिकल कालेज खोलने के प्रस्ताव को बुधवार को मंजूरी दे दी। इस पर 24 हजार करोड़ रूपये से अधिक राशि का निवेश होगा।प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में हुई केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल की बैठक में इस आशय के प्रस्ताव को मंजूरी दी गई।

Date : 29-August-2019


75 new govt medical colleges to be set up by 2021-22

NEW DELHI: In a move to ramp of medical infrastructure and resources in the country, the Cabinet committee on economic affairs on Wednesday approved setting up of 75 government medical colleges attached with existing district or referral hospitals by 2021-22.

Date : 29-August-2019


Union cabinet approves establishment of 75 new medical colleges; to add 15,700 MBBS seats

Cabinet approves 75 new medical colleges in the country: Union Minister Javadekar announced that new medical colleges would be set up in under-served regions with no medical college.

Date : 28-August-2019


देहरादून-अब प्लास्टिक के कचरे से बनेगा डीजल, सीएम त्रिवेन्द्र और केन्द्रीय मंंत्री हर्ष वर्धन ने किया शुभारम्भ

देहरादून- आज विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री, भारत सरकार डा. हर्ष वर्धन एवं मुख्यमंत्री त्रिवेन्द्र सिंह रावत ने भारतीय पेट्रोलियम संस्थान देहरादून में अपशिष्ट प्लास्टिक से डीजल प्रायोगिकसंयंत्र का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 27-August-2019


डॉक्टर हर्षवर्धन, CM त्रिवेंद्र ने किया प्लास्टिक से डीज़ल बनाने वाले प्लांट का उद्घाटन... होगा यह फ़ायदा

विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री, भारत सरकार डॉक्टर हर्षवर्धन और मुख्यमंत्री त्रिवेन्द्र सिंह रावत ने भारतीय पेट्रोलियम संस्थान, देहरादून में बेकार प्लास्टिक से डीज़ल बनाने के प्लांट का उद्घाटन किया.

Date : 27-August-2019


प्लास्टिक वेस्ट से डीजल-पेट्रोल बनाने वाला चौथा देश बना भारत, देहरादून में शुरू हुआ प्लांट

देहरादून: उत्तराखंड की राजधानी देहरादून के आईआईपी के परिसर में प्लास्टिक वेस्ट से डीजल बनाने का प्लांट बनाया गया है. दुनिया का यह चौथा प्लांट है जहां प्लास्टिक से डीजल-पेट्रोल के साथ कई तरह के केमिकल तैयार होंगे.

Date : 27-August-2019


देश में पहली बार प्लास्टिक से डीजल का उत्पादन शुरू, केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने किया उद्घाटन

देश में अब प्लास्टिक से डीजल व अन्य पेट्रोलियम उत्पाद बनाए जाएंगे। केंद्रीय विज्ञान, प्रौद्योगिकी एवं पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्री डॉॅ. हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को मुख्यमंत्री त्रिवेंद्र सिंह रावत के साथ देहरादून स्थित भारतीय पेट्रोलियम संस्थान में प्लास्टिक से डीजल बनाने के लिए स्थापित पहले संयंत्र का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 27-August-2019


IIP sets up plant to turn plastic waste into diesel

Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday inaugurated a plant at the Indian Institute of Petroleum here which can turn plastic waste into diesel.

Date : 27-August-2019


Uttarakhand plant to convert plastic waste into diesel

A plastic waste-to-diesel plant built in the campus of Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) was inaugurated by Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan here on Tuesday.

Date : 27-August-2019


Indian Institute of Petroleum sets up plant to turn plastic waste into diesel

Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on August 27 inaugurated a plant at the Indian Institute of Petroleum here which can turn plastic waste into diesel.

Date : 27-August-2019


प्लास्टिक कचरे से बनेगा डीजल, आईआईपी में संयंत्र स्थापित

देहरादून : केंद्रीय विज्ञान एवं तकनीकी मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने मंगलवार को यहां भारतीय पेट्रोलियम संस्थान (आईआईपी) में प्लास्टिक कचरे से डीजल बनाने के एक संयंत्र का उद्घाटन किया और कहा कि यह प्लास्टिक से मुक्ति की तरफ एक प्रशंसनीय कदम है.

Date : 27-August-2019


डॉक्‍टर हर्षवर्धन ने उत्‍तराखंड के मुख्‍यमंत्री के साथ प्‍लास्टिक कचरे से डीजल बनाने वाले संयंत्र का संयुक्‍त रूप से उद्घाटन किया

केन्‍द्रीय विज्ञान और टेक्‍नोलाजी मंत्री डॉक्‍टर हर्षवर्धन ने आज देहरादून में उत्‍तराखंड के मुख्‍यमंत्री त्रिवेन्‍द्र सिंह रावत के साथ प्‍लास्टिक कचरे से डीजल बनाने वाले संयंत्र का संयुक्‍त रूप से उद्घाटन किया। डॉ0 हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि संस्‍थान ने विमानों के लिए जैव ईंधन बनाने के बाद प्‍लास्टिक से डीजल बनाने में यह शानदार कामयाबी हासिल की है।

Date : 27-August-2019


Social Justice Department, NACO sign MoU to enhance outreach on HIV/AIDS prevention, empower victims

The Department of Social Justice signed an MoU with National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) on August 26, 2019 to enhance outreach on AIDS prevention, address the risk of HIV transmission among all substance users and to empower the discriminated and vulnerable groups such as victims of HIV/AIDS, drug abuse and female sex workers.

Date : 27-August-2019


80% decline in new HIV cases in India

The government ON Monday said that there has been more than 80 per cent decline in new HIV infection cases in the country since its peak in 1995. The global average of decline in new infection is estimated at 47 per cent.

Date : 27-August-2019


FSSAI's National Food Laboratory in PPP with Arbro

New Delhi: FSSAI's National Food Laboratory, Delhi NCR at Ghaziabad, was inaugurated today by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 26-August-2019


Health Ministry signs MoU with Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for enhanced outreach on HIV/AIDS prevention

New Delhi: “As health is the responsibility of all Government departments, there is a need for a ‘sub-department of health’ in all the Ministries for health impact assessment of the policies/initiatives of these Ministries right from the conceptual stages.”

Date : 26-August-2019


MoU signed to address risk of HIV transmission among all substance users

The MoU was signed by Additional Secretary, DoSJ&E Ms. Upma Srivastava and Special Secretary & Director General (NACO & RNTCP), MoH&FW Shri Sanjeev Kumar in the presence of Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 26-August-2019


Ministries must set 'sub-department of health': Harsh

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said a 'sub-department of health' should be established within every ministry as health is the responsibility of all government departments.

Date : 26-August-2019


पीएम मोदी की ओर से डॉक्टर हर्षवर्धन ने दी अरुण जेटली को श्रद्धांजलि

नई दिल्ली/ टीम डिजिटल। पूर्व वित्तमंत्री और बीजेपी के वरिष्ठ नेता अरुण जेटली (Arun Jaitley) के निधन से पूरा देश शोक में डूबा हुआ है। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी (PM Modi) इस समय UAE के दौरे पर है। पीएम मोदी की ओर से केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री और चांदनी चौक से सांसद डॉक्टर हर्षवर्धन ने अरुण जेटली को श्रद्धांजलि (Tribute) दी है।

Date : 26-August-2019


Arun Jaitley cremated with full State honours

Arun Jaitley, 66, who died in AIIMS on Saturday was undergoing treatment at the hospital for a few weeks. He was admitted there on August 9.

Date : 26-August-2019


In memoriam: Arun Jaitley 'set an example' for work, cleared files even on daughter's wedding

As a stream of visitors paid last respects to the former finance minister and BJP strongman Arun Jaitley, it was a moment of contemplation for many, who fondly remembered their association with the stalwart.

Date : 25-August-2019


Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurates national food laboratory in Ghaziabad

NEW DELHI/GHAZIABAD: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Friday stressed on strict implementation of laws to ensure food safety and said the government has increased the number of food testing laboratories to 261 from 138 in 2014.

Date : 24-August-2019


केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने गाजियाबाद में किया राष्ट्रीय खाद्य प्रयोगशाला का उद्घाटन

केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने भारतीय खाद्य सुरक्षा एवं मानक प्राधिकरण (एफएसएसएआई) की 13वीं सालगिरह पर गाजियाबाद में की प्राधिकरण की पहली राष्ट्रीय खाद्य प्रयोगशाला-दिल्ली,एनसीआर का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 24-August-2019


अब गाजियाबाद में भी हो सकेगी खाद्य पदार्थों की जांच

साहिबाबाद। खाद्य पदार्थों के नमूनों की जांच अब जिले में ही हो सकेगी। शुक्रवार को इंदिरापुरम स्थित सीआईएसएफ रोड पर राष्ट्रीय खाद्य प्रयोगशाला (लैब) का उद्घाटन हुआ। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डा. हर्षवर्धन और केंद्रीय मंत्री अश्विनी चौबे ने लैब का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 24-August-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates state of the art food laboratory

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday inaugurated the first ever state-of-the-art National Food Laboratory-Delhi, NCR of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Ghaziabad.

Date : 23-August-2019


The Fifteenth Finance Commission discussed the Health Sector with Dr. Harsh Vardhan

The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh today held a meeting with the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and other senior officials from his Ministry.

Date : 23-August-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates state-of-the-art National Food Laboratory of FSSAI

New Delhi:“We not only have to provide right food, but also ensurethat there isstrict implementation of laws and the compliance of standards to assure that citizens have safe and wholesome food.”

Date : 23-August-2019


Health Minister commends FSSAI for taking initiative to approve rapid kits, tests

"We not only have to provide the right food, but also ensure that there is strict implementation of laws and the compliance of standards to assure that citizens have safe and wholesome food."

Date : 23-August-2019


Finance Commission holds meeting with Health Minister and senior officials

The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh today held a meeting with the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and other senior officials from his Ministry.

Date : 23-August-2019


Ayushman Bharat helped 39 lakh people

Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the Centre’s national health insurance scheme, has unveiled its newly designed grievance redressal portal, which has a 3-tier system where district, State and national-level officers and committees can scrutinise and take action for speedy solution to problems.

Date : 23-August-2019


Tertiary health care a priority in J&K, Ladakh: Harsh Vardhan

Medical education and tertiary health care facilities will be priorities in the new Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan has said.

Date : 23-August-2019


“Want To Eradicate Tuberculosis By 2025,” Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan At The Banega Swasth India Launch

New Delhi: “Whatever is being done in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has an immense impact on health. There has been a perceptible and measurable improvement in the health indicators in the country,” noted the Union Health Minister Dr.Harsh Vardhan

Date : 23-August-2019


over 39 lakh beneficiaries covered under PMJAY

More than 39 lakh people have availed of cashless treatment worth around Rs 6,100 crore for serious illnesses since the launch of AB-PMJAY, the Minister said.

Date : 22-August-2019


आयुष्मान भारत - प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना का नया शिकायत प्रबंधन पोर्टल लॉन्च

केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने बुधवार को आयुष्मान भारत - प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना (एबी-पीएमजेएवाई)के कार्यान्वयन की उच्च-स्तरीय समीक्षा की। इस दौरान डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा, “मुझे यह जानकर प्रसन्नता हो रही है कि एबी-पीएमजेएवाई के प्रारंभ होने के बाद से 39 लाख से अधिक लोगों ने गंभीर बीमारियों के लिए 6,100 करोड़ रुपये मूल्य से अधिक राशि के कैशलेस उपचार का लाभ उठाया है।

Date : 22-August-2019


Abortion law amendments in final stages, says Vardhan

A Bill to amend India’s 48-year-old abortion law is in the final stages with inter-ministerial consultations on the draft almost over.

Date : 22-August-2019


Harsh Vardhan calls for change in discriminatory laws against leprosy patients

A leprosy-affected person, after treatment, does not transmit the disease agent. Hence, there exists no justification for the continued stigmatisation, he said.

Date : 22-August-2019


Free treatment under Ayushman Bharat helped nearly 40 lakh people: Harsh Vardhan

More than 39 lakh people have availed cashless treatment worth over six thousand crore rupees for serious illnesses since the launch of Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana, AB-PMJAY.

Date : 21-August-2019


As Ayushman Bharat completes one year, Rs 12K cr saved: Harsh Vardhan

The ambitious Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY programme has resulted in a saving, so far of Rs 12,000 cr to beneficiary families, health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday.

Date : 21-August-2019


Amend laws for leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

To roll out amendments in the discriminatory laws against Leprosy patients, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan wrote to Union Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad, and the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thaawarchand Gehlot.

Date : 21-August-2019


Ayushman Bharat helped 39 lakh people save Rs 12,000 crore: Harsh Vardhan

Free-of-cost treatment under the government's flagship Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY) has helped more than 39 lakh people save Rs 12,000 crore since its launch in September 23 last year, the health minister said on August 21.

Date : 21-August-2019


Health Minister appreciates progress of AB-PMJAY as nears completion of year

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today at the high-level review of the implementation of Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

Date : 21-August-2019


Nearly 40 lakh people avail cashless treatment under Ayushman Bharat Scheme till now

More than 39 lakh people have availed cashless treatment worth over six thousand crore rupees for serious illnesses since the launch of Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana, AB-PMJAY.

Date : 21-August-2019


Union Health Minister seeks amendment to laws discriminating against persons affected by leprosy

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has written to Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad and Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking amendment to existing discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy.

Date : 21-August-2019


Health Minister seeking amendment of discriminatory laws against Leprosy-affected

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today wrote a letter to the Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad and the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking amendment of the existing discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy.

Date : 20-August-2019


National Population Policy soon to be unfolded

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his I-Day speech raised the issue of uncontrolled population growth and its consequences for the country.

Date : 20-August-2019


Harsh Vardhan Writes to Prasad, Gehlot for Amending Discriminatory Laws Against People Affected by Leprosy

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has written to the ministries of law, and social justice and empowerment seeking amendments to the over 100 laws that are discriminatory against persons affected by leprosy.

Date : 20-August-2019


Vardhan writes to Law and Social Justice Ministries for amending existing discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has written to Law and Social Justice Ministries seeking amendment of the existing discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy.

Date : 20-August-2019


Amend discriminatory laws against leprosy: Dr Harsh Vardhan to CMs, law minister

Union health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, has written to law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking amendments of the existing discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy.

Date : 20-August-2019


Conduct special fire audit, health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan tells AIIMS

Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has told the AIIMS administration to conduct special fire audit in the wake of the fire that broke out in the premier medical institute over the weekend.

Date : 19-August-2019


केजरीवाल से दिल्ली की जनता का मोह भंग हो चुका है : डाॅ. हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली : केन्द्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डाॅ. हर्षवर्धन ने कमला नगर सेवा सदन और पहाड़गंज स्थित चुन्नौर भवन में सदस्यता अभियान में हिस्सा लिया। उनके तहत काफी संख्या में भाजपा के सदस्य बनाए गए।

Date : 18-August-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan takes stock of situation at AIIMS, meets director

New Delhi: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan, on Sunday reviewed the situation at AIIMS after a major fire broke out at the facility on Saturday.

Date : 18-August-2019


Harsh Vardhan reviews situation of AIIMS fire incident

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has reviewed the situation on-site at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) along with its Director in New Delhi.

Date : 18-August-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan reviews fire-fighting arrangements at AIIMS, orders fire safety audit

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan reviewed fire-fighting arrangements at AIIMS and directed the hospital administration to conduct a comprehensive fire safety audit on Sunday.

Date : 18-August-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan reviews fire safety measures at AIIMS

New Delhi: Dr Harsh Vardhan reviews fire safety measures at AIIMS . “I reviewed the situation after the fire at AIIMS yesterday.

Date : 18-August-2019


अरुण जेटली का हाल जानने AIIMS पहुंचे अमित शाह और डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली : पूर्व केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री और बीजेपी के वरिष्ठ नेता अरूण जेटली पिछले काफी दिनों से गंभीर रुप से बीमार चल रहे हैं और राजधानी दिल्ली के एम्स अस्पताल में उनका इलाज चल रहा है। बीते कई दिनों से उनकी हालत काफी गंभीर बताई जा रही है जिसे लेकर राजनीतिक हलकों में काफी हलचल है।

Date : 17-August-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences

“Our responsibility doesn’t end by naming the Institute after Atal ji. We have to follow his footsteps and our commitment should reflect his inherent nature and legacy.”

Date : 16-August-2019


On Vajpayee death anniversary, 100 seat medical college in his name

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on Friday on the occasion of the first death anniversary of the former prime minister.

Date : 16-August-2019


Medical College Named After A.B. Vajpayee Inaugurated By Union Health Minister

On the first death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday inaugurated the medical college named after the late Prime Minister at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital here.

Date : 16-August-2019


Explained: What is a notifiable disease?

A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. The collation of information allows the authorities to monitor the disease, and provides early warning of possible outbreaks.

Date : 15-August-2019


DoctorAttack: Union health minister approves draft on central act for violence against doctors

The incidents of doctors attacks have been rising across the country and a centralised law is needed to address this issue. Various states have their own laws, but they prove inadequate and inefficient to bring justice to the victims.

Date : 14-August-2019


डॉक्टरों से मारपीट की तो मिलेगी 10 साल की सजा, ये बिल बना रही मोदी सरकार

अस्पताल (Hospital) में ड्यूटी पर तैनात डॉक्टरों (Doctor) और अन्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मियों के साथ मारपीट करने वाले लोगों की अब खैर नहीं होगी. मोदी सरकार (Modi government) बहुत जल्द अस्पताल में मारपीट करने वाले लोगों को दंडित करने के लिए 10 साल की सजा का प्रावधान करने जा रही है.

Date : 14-August-2019


डॉक्टरों से मारपीट पर 10 साल कैद का होगा प्रावधान

ड्यूटी पर मौजूद डॉक्टरों और अन्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मियों से मारपीट करने वाले लोगों को दंडित करने के लिए 10 साल तक की जेल की सजा के प्रावधान वाले मसौदा विधेयक को अंतिम रूप दे दिया गया है।

Date : 14-August-2019


Draft bill proposes a 10-year prison sentence for attacking docs on duty

A draft legislation seeking to punish people who assault on-duty doctors and other healthcare professionals by imprisoning them for up to 10 years, has been finalised and will be made public soon for feedback, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday.

Date : 14-August-2019


Govt's Proposal For Law on Violence Against Doctors Ready, Health Ministry To Send Bill To Cabinet Soon

New Delhi: A draft legislation seeking to punish people who assault on-duty doctors and other healthcare professionals by imprisoning them for up to 10 years, has been finalised and will be made public soon for feedback, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday.

Date : 14-August-2019


DMA lauds NMC Act, demands Central Health Act for doctors' safety

New Delhi: Delhi Medical Association on Tuesday lauded the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 but sought assurance from Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan to bring Central Health Act, to act against people who assault doctors.

Date : 14-August-2019


DMA lauds NMC Act, demands Central Health Act for doctors' safety

New Delhi: Delhi Medical Association on Tuesday lauded the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 but sought assurance from Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan to bring Central Health Act, to act against people who assault doctors.

Date : 13-August-2019


अब कढ़ाई में बचे तेल से बनेगा बायो डीजल

नई दिल्ली। पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राकृतिक गैस तथा इस्पात मंत्री धर्मेन्द्र प्रधान ने अपशिष्ट खाद्य तेल (यूसीओ) से निर्मित बायो डीजल की खरीद के लिए सरकारी तेल विपणन कंपनियों इंडियन ऑयल, हिंदुस्तान पेट्रोलियम और भारत पेट्रोलियम की ओर से अभिरुचि पत्र (ईओआई) जारी किया।

Date : 11-August-2019


Govt launches programme to convert used cooking oil into biodiesel

New Delhi: The government launched a movement over the awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels on Saturday, celebrating World Biofuel Day.

Date : 10-August-2019


Very fine Line between Good Doctor and Bad Doctor: Health Minister at Hindu Rao Medical College MBBS Convocation

New Delhi: North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College (NDMC medical college) popularly known as Hindu Rao Medical college as it is attached to one of the oldest hospitals Hindu Rao Hospital in the capital saw its maiden convocation being held yesterday

Date : 10-August-2019


Government launches programme for converting used cooking oil into biodiesel in 100 cities

NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies IndianOil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan PetroleumNSE -2.59 % on Saturday launched a programme to procure biodiesel made from used cooking oil in 100 cities across the country.

Date : 10-August-2019


Govt launches programme for converting used cooking oil into biodiesel in 100 cities

State-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum on August 10 launched a programme to procure biodiesel made from used cooking oil in 100 cities across the country.

Date : 10-August-2019


World Biofuel Day being observed today

Today is World Biofuel Day. It is observed to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.

Date : 10-August-2019


World Biofuel Day being observed today

Today is World Biofuel Day. It is observed to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.

Date : 10-August-2019


World Biofuel Day: Date, theme and significance of the day to create awareness about fossil fuels

Every year on August 10, World Biofuel Day is observed to create awareness about fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight the various efforts made by the government in the biofuel sector.

Date : 10-August-2019


Used cooking oil may fuel cars as OMCs look to procure biodiesel

India is set to bring its next big oil-import savings from the kitchen. On Saturday, as part of World Biofuel Day, IndianOil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation are taking initial steps by inviting expressions of interest (EoIs) to procure biodiesel from used cooking oil (UCO) in 100 cities.

Date : 10-August-2019


हर्षवर्धन ने प्रदान की एमबीबीएस की डिग्री

नई दिल्ली, (लोकसत्य)। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण, विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी और पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने उत्तरी दिल्ली नगर निगम के मेडिकल कॉलेज के दीक्षांत समारोह में प्रथम बैच के 44 उत्तीर्ण छात्रों को एमबीबीएस की उपाधि प्रदान की। दीक्षांत समारोह का आयोजन सिविक सेंटर में किया गया था।

Date : 10-August-2019


All states and UTs to get Rotavirus vaccine by September, says Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: Rotavirus vaccine will be available in all states and Union Territories as part of the Universal Immunisation Programme by September, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan announced.

Date : 10-August-2019


No child should die from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Health Minister

"The Health Ministry has drawn an ambitious plan under the 100-days agenda of the newly elected government, wherein it has been decided to provide Rotavirus vaccine to every child across all 36 states and UTs by September 2019."

Date : 09-August-2019


Gujarat got 5th highest hike in PG medical seats

AHMEDABAD: The state had the fifth-highest number of postgraduate medical seats converted from diploma seats, mentioned a response in the Lok Sabha recently.

Date : 09-August-2019


AAPI’s Annual Global Healthcare Summit Promises Commitment to Give Back to India

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin recently concluded its 13th annual Global Healthcare Summit in Hyderabad during which it left the event-goers with a commitment to give back to the motherland of India.

Date : 09-August-2019


First batch of North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College graduates

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday conferred MBBS degrees to 44 graduates of the very first batch of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College here, officials said. Hindu Rao Hospital, the oldest and largest municipal hospital, is attached to this college.

Date : 09-August-2019


भारतीय उद्योग व्यापार मंडल द्वारा 38 वाँ राष्ट्रीय व्यापारी दिवस व महासम्मेलन का आयोजन कॉन्स्टि

झाँसी ।। आज भारतीय उद्योग व्यापार मंडल द्वारा 38 वाँ राष्ट्रीय व्यापारी दिवस व महासम्मेलन का आयोजन कॉन्स्टिट्यूशन क्लब नई दिल्ली में आयोजन किया गया

Date : 09-August-2019


नई दिल्ली में 38 वां राष्ट्रीय व्यापारी दिवस व महासम्मेलन का आयोजन, झांसी से यह हुए शामिल

झांसी। भारतीय उद्योग व्यापार मंडल द्वारा नई दिल्ली के कॉन्स्टिट्यूशन क्लब में 38 वां राष्ट्रीय व्यापारी दिवस व महासम्मेलन का आयोजन किया गया। जिसमें श्याम बिहारी मिश्रा ने अध्यक्षता की। इसके अलावा झांसी से उत्तर प्रदेश युवा उद्योग व्यापार मंडल के प्रदेश महामंत्री जीतेंद्र सोनी के नेतृत्व में युवा जिला कार्यकारिणी के पदाधिकारी जिला युवा महामंत्री अनुज अग्रवाल, जिला युवा कोषाध्यक्ष सुरेंद्र गुप्ता, आईटी सेल के जिला अध्यक्ष प्रदीप त्रिपाठी रहे।

Date : 09-August-2019


'Need A Large Number Of Health Professionals': Health Minister On Quackery Allegations Against NMC Bill

NEW DELHI: Elaborating on the provisions on Community Health Providers (CHPs) and debunking apprehensions being raised by critics of the NMC Act, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister, said the government is looking at universal health coverage and universal screening of our population for non-communicable diseases in the years to come, and which requires a large number of health professionals.

Date : 09-August-2019


Manipur leads, Delhi trails in breastfeeding practices: Here’s why your baby needs breast milk

Manipur has topped the list of states in breastfeeding, infant and young child feeding practises in the country, as per a report released by Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. Delhi, on the other hand, fared the worst.

Date : 09-August-2019


Nationwide coverage of rotavirus vaccine by September: Dr Harsh Vardhan

The government has decided to provide rotavirus vaccine to every child under the Universal Immunisation Programme by September 2019, health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced on Friday.

Date : 09-August-2019


Rotavirus vaccination to be expanded across India by September

The plan to provide the Rotavirus vaccine to prevent diarrhoea will be now be expanded across India by September, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Date : 09-August-2019


‘Huge, visionary reform in medical education sector’: Harsh Vardhan on NMC

New Delhi: Hailing the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act 2019, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday termed it as a huge and visionary reform which will provide wider access to people for quality healthcare.

Date : 09-August-2019


First batch graduates from North Delhi Municipal Council Medical College

The first batch of medical students of the New Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College and Hindu Rao Hospital graduated on Friday. The college, which has 50 MBBS seats, had admitted its first batch of students in August 2013.

Date : 09-August-2019


Health Ministry to Promote Breastfeeding by Creating Awareness about its Benefits Every Month

“Breastfeeding should not be seen as an issue that concerns only women and mothers. Let’s make the breastfeeding a shared societal responsibility where not only the mother but all in her family, community and also at work place are considerate and support the feeding mother by creating an enabling environment.”

Date : 09-August-2019


Every child will now get Rotavirus Vaccine as government expands it to the entire country: Dr Harsh Vardhan

“The Health Ministry has drawn an ambitious plan under the 100-days agenda of the newly elected government, wherein it has been decided to provide Rotavirus vaccine to every child across all 36 states and UTs by September, 2019.”

Date : 09-August-2019


President Kovind gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his nod to National Medical Commission Bill 2019.

Date : 09-August-2019


‘Huge, visionary reform in medical education sector’: Harsh Vardhan on NMC

New Delhi: Hailing the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act 2019, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday termed it as a huge and visionary reform which will provide wider access to people for quality healthcare.

Date : 09-August-2019


NEET-PG to run for 3 yrs till exit test under NMC law rolls

The National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill today got the Presidential assent, paving the way for comprehensive reform of medical education and the long-awaited replacement of Medical Council of India with a new regulator (NMC).

Date : 09-August-2019


Medical exit test assurance

The legislative changes governing medical education will allow candidates to take the proposed National Exit Test (NEXT) any number of times and introduce regulatory control over not just medical college fees but all other charges, health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 09-August-2019


Year in Jail & Rs 5 Lakh Fine: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Assures NMC Bill to Come Down Heavily on Quacks

New Delhi: Addressing the media on the National Medical Commission Bill, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan refuted all ‘misconceptions’ around the Bill and assured that punishment for quackery has been made more severe than before.

Date : 09-August-2019


Medical law will bring down fees, says Harsh Vardhan

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday approved the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, paving the way for the establishment of the country’s new regulator of medical education and certification.

Date : 09-August-2019


National Medical Commission to be set up in 6 months

The National Medical Commission to replace the scam-tainted Medical Council of India would be set up within six months, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said here on Thursday.

Date : 09-August-2019


NMC Act to Usher in Big Reform in Healthcare, Says Harsh Vardhan as Bill Gets President’s Assent

New Delhi: The National Medical Commission Bill 2019 has been signed by the President of India and it is now a law, said Union Health Minister and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan on Thursday. The official notification of the same is expected later in the evening.

Date : 08-August-2019


Govt aims to set up NMC in six months to tackle graft, quackery

NEW DELHI: The Centre will set up the National Medical Commission (NMC) within six months, Union minister of health and family welfare Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 08-August-2019


President gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill

NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, which was passed by both Houses of Parliament, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 08-August-2019


National Exit Test for medical PG will kick off in 3 years: Minister

The decision to scrap National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for MBBS students seeking to secure post-graduate seats will take another three years to implement, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan told a press conference here on Thursday.

Date : 08-August-2019


President Kovind gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill

NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, which was passed by both Houses of Parliament, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 08-August-2019


NMC Bill has made anti-quackery provisions stricter: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday described the passing of the National Mdical Commission Bill 2019 by Parliament as a visionary reform that will be a milestone.

Date : 08-August-2019


President gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, which was passed by both Houses of Parliament, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Date : 08-August-2019


President gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill; panel to replace MCI will be formed within six months

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday gave assent to a key legislation aimed at ushering in mega reforms in the medical education sector and replacing the nearly 63-year-old Indian Medical Council Act.

Date : 08-August-2019


President signs NMC Bill into a law; NMC to constituted within six months

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday gave assent to a key legislation aimed at ushering in mega reforms in the medical education sector and replacing the nearly 63-year-old Indian Medical Council Act.

Date : 08-August-2019


Manipur tops in Breastfeeding, Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices

Manipur has topped the raknings in Breastfeeding and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in the country. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan released a report on Breastfeeding today in New Delhi.

Date : 08-August-2019


एनएमसी अधिनियम, 2019 ऐतिहासिक,अग्रणी और परिवर्तनकारी-डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने कहा है कि संसद के दोनों सदनों द्वारा पारित राष्ट्रीय आयुर्विज्ञान आयोग अधिनियम, 2019 ऐतिहासिक, अग्रणी और परिवर्तनकारी है और प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी के दूरदर्शी नेतृत्व में एनडीए सरकार द्वारा चिकित्सा क्षेत्र में बड़ा सुधार है। उन्होंने कहा कि यह अधिनियम आने वाले वर्षों में मील का पत्थर साबित होगा।

Date : 08-August-2019


Swaraj cremated with full state honours

The mortal remains of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj were consigned to flames on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders, besides family, friends and admirers bid a tearful adieu to the political stalwart.

Date : 07-August-2019


Will NMC bring transparency in the medical education system?

The medical education system in India is set to witness significant changes as the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 heads for implementation.

Date : 07-August-2019


सुषमा स्वराज के अंतिम दर्शन करने घर पहुंचे पीएम मोदी हुए भावुक

भारतीय राजनीति की दिग्गजों में शुमार पूर्व विदेश मंत्री सुषमा स्वराज अब हमारे बीच नहीं रहीं. सुषमा के निधन की खबर जैसे ही मालूम चली, पूरा देश शोक में डूब गया. प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी भी सुषमा को श्रद्धांजलि देने के लिए उनके आवास पर पहुंचे. सुषमा के अंतिम दर्शन करके पीएम मोदी भावुक हो गए.

Date : 07-August-2019


A New Vernacular Mobile App Launched to Assist Farmers

The Ministries of Earth Sciences & Agriculture have developed a mobile application named ‘Meghdoot’, which will provide location & crop and livestock-specific weather-based agro advisories to the farmers in local languages.

Date : 07-August-2019


NMC Bill protestors divided: Resident doctors call off strike, IMA calls for another

The resident doctors have broken ranks with the Indian Medical Association over the issue of protests against the National Medical Commission Bill.

Date : 07-August-2019


Indian government focusing on cancer research

NEW DELHI: The government is giving keen attention to research for combating cancer through national as well as international collaborations and plans to establish 150,000 health and wellness clinics in the country by 2022, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan told the Rajya.

Date : 06-August-2019


किराये की कोख संबंधी बिल को लोकसभा ने किया पारित

नई दिल्लीः संसद के निचले सदन यानि लोकसभा ने किराये की कोख (सरोगेसी) के कारोबार पर रोक लगाने वाले बिल को पास कर दिया है। सरोगेसी (विनियमन) बिल, 2019 में देश में सरोगेसी के गलत उपयोग को रोकने एवं नि:संतान दंपतियों को संतान का सुख दिलाना सुनिश्चित करने का प्रावधान किया गया है।

Date : 06-August-2019


किराये की कोख के कारोबार पर रोक लगाने वाले विधेयक को लोकसभा की मंजूरी

किराये की कोख (सरोगेसी) के धंधे पर रोक लगाने वाले विधेयक को लोकसभा ने सोमवार को मंजूरी दे दी। सरोगेसी (विनियमन) विधेयक, 2019 में देश में सरोगेसी के दुरुपयोग रोकने और नि:संतान दंपतियों को संतान का सुख दिलाना सुनिश्चित करने का प्रावधान किया गया है।

Date : 06-August-2019


Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019: Here are the key points

The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019, defines surrogacy as a practice where a woman gives birth to a child for an intending couple with the intention to hand over the child after the birth to the intending couple.

Date : 06-August-2019


Surrogacy Bill, Passed in Lok Sabha, aims to dismantle commercial surrogacy

The Lok Sabha, on Monday, passed the surrogacy bill introduced by, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Health and Family Welfare minister. According to which only Indian couples who have been legally married for at least five years, could opt for surrogacy.

Date : 06-August-2019


AIIMS docs end strike after meeting minister

Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of AIIMS called off their strike against the National Medical Commission Bill 2019 today after meeting Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 05-August-2019


NMC Bill: AIIMS doctors call off strike after meeting health minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: Resident doctors of AIIMS called off their strike and resumed duties on Sunday. They met Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday who assured them that their concerns will be addressed.

Date : 05-August-2019


अस्पतालों में हड़ताल खत्म काम पर लौटे डॉक्टर

नई दिल्ली : पिछले चार दिनों से राष्ट्रीय चिकित्सा आयोग (एनएमसी) विधेयक के खिलाफ चल रही डॉक्टरों की हड़ताल आखिर रविवार को समाप्त हो गई। आज से एम्स सहित दिल्ली के कई अस्पतालों में न सिर्फ इमरजेंसी, बल्कि ओपीडी सेवाएं भी बहाल हो गईं। ऐसे में अंदेशा जताया जा रहा है कि आज स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं वापस पटरी पर लौट आएंगी।

Date : 05-August-2019


NMC Bill: Safdarjung doctors call off strike, to resume services

Resident doctors of Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi are set to resume duties on Monday after calling off their strike opposing the newly introduced National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, at midnight.

Date : 05-August-2019


Lok Sabha passes Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha passed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 by a voice vote on Monday. The bill sought to ban commercial surrogacy in the country.

Date : 05-August-2019


AIIMS doctors call off strike after meeting with Union health minister

Resident doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) called off their strike with immediate effect on Sunday following a meeting with Union health minister Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 05-August-2019


Doctors protesting against NMC Bill call off stir, to resume work today

The associations of AIIMS and Safdarjung resident doctors, who have been on a strike in protest against certain provisions of the NMC Bill, decided to withdraw their stir, resuming of all services from Monday, i.e. August 5, 2019.

Date : 05-August-2019


Post meeting with Health Minister, AIIMS and Safdarjung resident doctors call off NMC Bill strike

NEW DELHI: Resident doctors of AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital called off their strike and resumed duties on Sunday after Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan assured them that their concerns over the NMC Bill will be duly addressed.

Date : 04-August-2019


Resident doctors of AIIMS call off their strike

Resident doctors of AIIMS have called off their strike today following the meeting between Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and associations of AIIMS and Safdarjung resident doctors.

Date : 04-August-2019


NMC Bill: Doctors call off strike after meeting Health Minister, to resume duties tomorrow

The resident doctors of AIIMS, New Delhi, on Sunday called off their protest against the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill after a meeting with Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Date : 04-August-2019


NMC Bill stir: AIIMS doctors end strike after meeting health minister, Safdurjung doctors still protesting

Resident doctors of AIIMS called off their strike and resumed duties on Sunday after Health Minister Harsh Vardhan assured them that their concerns over the NMC Bill will be duly addressed.

Date : 04-August-2019


एनएमसी बिल का विरोध कर रहे डॉक्टर माने, खत्म की हड़ताल

नई दिल्ली : केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन के समझाने के बाद नेशनल मेडिकल कमीशन विधेयक (एनएमसी) का विरोध कर रहे डॉक्टरों ने हड़ताल खत्म कर दी है. डॉक्टर इस बिल को अपने खिलाफ बताते हुए देशभर में लगातार प्रदर्शन कर रहे थे.

Date : 04-August-2019


चार दिन से चल रही डॉक्टरों की हड़ताल खत्म, केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री से मुलाकात के बाद किया एलान

राष्ट्रीय चिकित्सा आयोग (एनएमसी) विधेयक को लेकर चल रही हड़ताल को डॉक्टरों ने चौथे दिन रविवार दोपहर को खत्म किया। इसके साथ दिल्ली एम्स सहित सभी अस्पतालों में डॉक्टर देर शाम ड्यूटी करने पहुंचे।

Date : 04-August-2019


NMC Bill 2019: एम्स के रेजिडेंट डॉक्टरों ने खत्म की हड़ताल, सोमवार को OPD में रहेंगे मौजूद

नई दिल्ली, जेएनएन। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन से मुलाकात के बाद अखिल भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान (एम्स) के रेजिटेंड डॉक्टरों ने हड़ताल वापस ले ली। उम्मीद है कि सोमवार को एम्स सहित दिल्ली के ज्यादातर अस्पतालों में सामान्य रूप से ओपीडी व इमरजेंसी सेवाओं का संचालन होगा और मरीजों को बड़ी राहत मिलेगी।

Date : 04-August-2019


Health Ministry warns of strict disciplinary actions against striking doctors

Union Health Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan warns striking doctors of strict action in case of non-compliance to their duties.

Date : 03-August-2019


NMC बिल का विरोध : हड़ताली डॉक्टरों से मिले हर्षवर्धन, बिल को लेकर कही ये बात

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने हड़ताल कर रहे डॉक्टरों से काम पर लौटने की शुक्रवार को अपील करते हुए कहा कि राष्ट्रीय आयुर्विज्ञान आयोग (एनएमसी) विधेयक डॉक्टरों एवं मरीजों के हित में है।

Date : 03-August-2019


NMC बिल: हड़ताली डॉक्टरों से मिले हर्षवर्धन, काम पर लौटने की अपील

नेशनल मेडिकल कमीशन (एनएमसी) बिल के विरोध में देश भर के डॉक्टर हड़ताल पर हैं. इस बीच दिल्ली में डॉक्टरों का एक प्रतिनिधिमंडल आज यानी शुक्रवार को केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन से मिला.

Date : 03-August-2019


NMC Bill protest: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan meets striking doctors; asks them to join work

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday appealed to striking doctors to resume work, saying the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill was in the “interest” of doctors and patients.

Date : 02-August-2019


NMC Bill: Harsh Vardhan meets striking doctors, urges them to resume work

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday appealed to striking doctors to resume work, saying the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill was in the "interest" of doctors and patients.

Date : 02-August-2019


Rajya Sabha passes National Medical Commission Bill, 2019

The Rajya Sabha has passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 with few amendments. The bill will be again sent to the Lok Sabha for approval.

Date : 02-August-2019


Harsh Vardhan hails Medical Commission Bill as 'historic'

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday hailed the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, 2019, as "historic" and said that it will benefit doctors and medical students.

Date : 01-August-2019


Harsh Vardhan hails Medical Commission Bill as 'historic'

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thrusday hailed the National Medical Commission(NMC) Bill, 2019, as "historic" and said that it will benefit doctors and medical students.

Date : 01-August-2019


Landmark development! Rajya Sabha passes National Medical Commission Bill, 2019

Registering a landmark development, Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019.

Date : 01-August-2019


‘Most Cancers Can Be Cured if Detected Early’ Says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday that most cancers can be prevented and also cured if diagnosed early.

Date : 01-August-2019


देश में 2022 तक 1.5 लाख कैंसर कल्याण केंद्र खुलेंगे : हर्षवर्धन

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने राज्यसभा में बुधवार को बताया कि सरकार कैंसर को लेकर गंभीर है और 2022 तक देश भर में 1.5 लाख कैंसर कल्याण केंद्र खोले जाएंगे। केंद्रीय मंत्री कैंसर रोगियों के लिए सुविधाओं पर चर्चा के दौरान सपा सांसद चंद्रपाल सिंह यादव के सवाल का जवाब दे रहे थे।

Date : 01-August-2019


प्लास्टिक और मिलावटी खाने की वजह से बढ़ रहा है कैंसर

नई दिल्ली: देश में बढ़ रहे कैंसर के मामलों का कारण प्लास्टिक का ज्यादा का इस्तेमाल और मिलावटी खाना है, राज्यसभा में चर्चा के दौरान यह बात कही गई. राज्यसभा में चर्चा के दौरान लगातार बढ़ रहे कैंसर के मामलों का जिक्र करते हुए कहा गया कि इसकी रोकथाम के लिए जरूरी है कि प्लास्टिक के इस्तेमाल में कमी लाई

Date : 31-July-2019


Govt 1.5 lakh wellness clinics by 2022: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha that the government is keen on research for combating cancer through national as well as international collaborations and plans to establish 1.5 lakh health and wellness clinics in the country by 2022.

Date : 31-July-2019


2,0000 more Health and Wellness Centres to become functional by March 2020: Govt

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said that around 20 thousand more Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat Scheme will become functional by March next year.

Date : 31-July-2019


NMC Bill passed by Rajya Sabha: Overhaul or cosmetic surgery of healthcare system? An explainer

The NMC bill was passed Parliament, with the Rajya Sabha approving the legislation on Thursday.

Date : 31-July-2019


Biggest reform, says Vardhan

New Delhi : Genuine concerns over the National Medical Commission Bill have been addressed and the legislation will be one of the biggest reforms, Union minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Date : 30-July-2019


NCDC poised to play pivotal role in elimination of diseases: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi : Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare at the 110th Annual Day celebrations of NCDC, here today.

Date : 30-July-2019


Harsh Vardhan opens new lab complex at National Centre for Disease Control

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday inaugurated the laboratory complex (Lab 3) at NCDC and the new building of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

Date : 30-July-2019


Harsh Vardhan calls NMC giant step for country’s health; ignores protest

New Delhi: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan has assured the medical fraternity across the country that the NMC bill will be a boon for the nations and is just one of step among slew others to reform the health system of the nation.

Date : 30-July-2019


NMC Bill: लोकसभा ने 'राष्ट्रीय आयुर्विज्ञान आयोग विधेयक' को दी मंजूरी

लोकसभा ने सोमवार को ‘राष्ट्रीय आयुर्विज्ञान आयोग विधेयक-2019' (National Medical Commission Bill 2019) को मंजूरी दे दी. सरकार ने इस पर विपक्ष के आरोपों को खारिज करते हुए कहा कि एनएमसी विधेयक निहित स्वार्थी तत्वों का विरोधी है जिसमें राज्यों के अधिकारों को बनाये रखते हुए एकल खिड़की वाली मेधा आधारित पारदर्शी नामांकन प्रक्रिया को बढ़ावा देना सुनिश्चित किया गया है

Date : 30-July-2019


National Medical Commission bill to be biggest reform, says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Genuine concerns over the National Medical Commission Bill have been addressed and the legislation will be one of the biggest reforms, Union minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Date : 29-July-2019


ILBS organizes EMPATHY Conclave 2019

New Delhi: The Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences has unveiled a major awareness campaign to educate people about hepatitis prevention and treatment as also to provide much-needed psycho social support to patients suffering marginalization in society.

Date : 29-July-2019


Lok Sabha Passes National Medical Commission Bill

New Delhi:Lok Sabha on Monday passed the National Medical Commission Bill for replacing the corruption-plagued MCI with a new body, in what was described by the government as one of the biggest reforms that will end 'inspector raj' in the medical education sector.

Date : 29-July-2019


Lok Sabha passes National Medical Commission Bill 2019

New Delhi:Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan said the bill is one of the biggest reform being brought by this government. He said the bill will change the face of medical education sector.

Date : 29-July-2019


दुनिया की सर्वश्रेष्ठ संस्थानों में सफदरजंग, बुजुर्गों के लिए विशेष ओपीडी

नई दिल्ली (ईएमएस)। जल्द ही देश ही नहीं, बल्कि दुनियाभर में सर्वश्रेष्ठ चिकित्सीय संस्थानों में से सफदरजंग अस्पताल एक होगा। यह कहना है केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन का है। मोदी सरकार-2 में स्वास्थ्य मंत्री पद संभालने के बाद डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने यहां दवाओं, चिकित्सा व्यवस्था का निरीक्षण किया।

Date : 28-July-2019


Hepatitis B and C major killers, but few know it

NEW DELHI: There are more people dying in the country of Hepatitis B and C than HIV, malaria and dengue combined — and yet the awareness about the disease remains low.

Date : 28-July-2019


Ministerial-level powers given to so many AIIMS superintendents across the country

New Delhi: The Centre wants to run the Delhi AIIMS hospital as a role model and across the country. That is why the Central Government has appointed experienced doctors who retire from Delhi AIIMS as the Chairman of different AIIMS.

Date : 28-July-2019


Delhi: Safdarjung Hospital to provide geriatric OPD services every Sunday

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan will inaugurate special geriatric OPD services at Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday, which intends to provide easy and accessible healthcare facilities for senior citizens.

Date : 27-July-2019


Ministry of Earth Sciences to form Deep Ocean Mission

New Delhi: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said, "We are living in an era of environmental uncertainty". Inaugurating the Ministry of Earth Sciences' Foundation Day'.

Date : 27-July-2019


Special clinic for elderly at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital opens Sunday

A series of new facilities for elderly patients will be made available at Safdarjung Hospital with the administration opening a geriatric OPD, having several specialties like medicine, general surgery, ENT, orthopaedics and ophthalmology, from Sunday.

Date : 27-July-2019


Around 10 crore people benefited under Ayushman Bharat: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today said, around ten crore people have become the beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.

Date : 26-July-2019


Goal is health coverage for all: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said the government would take steps to ultimately provide universal health coverage to all citizens, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after ensuring proper implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Date : 26-July-2019


10.74 crore families benefited under Ayushman Bharat: Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI:As many as 10.74 crore poor families in the country have been benefited from the Ayushman Bharat under which free treatment up to Rs five lakh can be availed, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Date : 26-July-2019


Under-five mortality rate on decline, says govt

NEW DELHI:All states have shown a decline in mortality rate among children under five years of age, Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Date : 26-July-2019


2,158 Medical Postgraduate Seats Have Increased: Health Ministry

NEW DELHI: "2,158 medical seats have increased under Section 10A of Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 in the academic year 2019-20," said Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey in reply to BJP MP Manoj Rajoria's question in Lok Sabha on "whether the Government has any proposal to increase seats for Medical PG courses."

Date : 26-July-2019


10.74 crore families benefited under Ayushman Bharat: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

As many as 10.74 crore poor families in the country have been benefited from the Ayushman Bharat under which free treatment up to Rs five lakh can be availed, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Date : 26-July-2019


Health Minister Harsh Vardhan speaks about Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, while speaking during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha on Friday, stated that there are as many as 10.74 crore poor families in the country that have been provided with the provisions of the Ayushman Bharat scheme that provides for free treatment up to a sum of Rs 5 lakh, that can be availed by the beneficiary.

Date : 26-July-2019


GII सूचकांक में भारत ने सुधारी अपनी रैंकिंग

नई दिल्लीः वैश्विक नवोन्मेषी सूचकांक (GII) 2019 के सूची में भारत ने अपनी रैंकिंग को सुधारते हुए पांच स्थानों का छलांग लगाते हुए 57 वां स्थान से 52 वां स्थान पर पहुंच गया है। बुधवार को जारी एक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार भारत का आईटी सेवाओं के शीर्ष निर्यातक का दर्जा कायम है।

Date : 25-July-2019


ग्लोबल इनोवेशन इंडेक्स 2019: भारत ने पांच पायदान की छलांग लगाई

नई दिल्ली। भारत ने बुधवार को राष्ट्रीय राजधानी में जारी 129 देशों के ग्लोबल इनोवेशन इंडेक्स (जीआईआई) 2019 में 52 वीं रैंक के लिए पांच पायदान की छलांग लगाई है।

Date : 25-July-2019


Union govt proposes central digital repository for Ayushman Bharat health data, invites suggestions

The central government is discussing the creation of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), a central digital repository for all the data coming under the health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat.

Date : 24-July-2019


वैश्विक नवप्रवर्तन सूचकांक में भारत ने लगाई 5 पायदान की छलांग, 52वें स्थान पर पहुंचा

बुधवार को जारी एक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार भारत का आईटी सेवाओं के शीर्ष निर्यातक का दर्जा कायम है। वैश्विक नवप्रवर्तन सूचकांक (जीआईआई), 2019 के अनुसार देश के तीन शहर बेंगलुरु, मुंबई और दिल्ली दुनिया के शीर्ष 100 विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी केंद्रों में शामिल हैं।

Date : 24-July-2019


Health Ministry has increased 5200 medical seats for EWS Category

5200 MBBS seats have been increased for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota in medical colleges by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. According to the Minister of State Ashwini Kumar Choubey, the seats have been increased in the State Government Medical Colleges, State Government Aided Society run Medical Colleges, Municipal Corporation Medical Colleges and Medical Colleges set up on Private Public Mode (PPP).

Date : 24-July-2019


Surrogacy Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha, Aims To Dismantle Commercialization

On July 15, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Health and Family Welfare minister, introduced surrogacy bill in Lok Sabha. According to which only Indian couples who have been legally married for at-least five years, could opt for surrogacy.

Date : 23-July-2019


आयुष डॉक्टर भी कर सकेंगे एलोपैथी इलाज, नेशनल एग्जिट टेस्ट अगले तीन साल में

नेशनल मेडिकल कमीशन का गठन हो जाने के बाद आयुर्वेद और होम्योपैथिक के चिकित्सक भी प्राथमिक स्तर पर एलोपैथी की प्रैक्टिस कर सकेंगे। इसके लिए कमीशन उन्हें बतौर सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य प्रदाता लाइसेंस जारी करेगा। हालांकि, इन लाइसेंस की संख्या पंजीकृत एमबीबीएस चिकित्सकों की कुल संख्या के एक-तिहाई से कम होगी।

Date : 23-July-2019


National Medical Commission Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha

National Medical Commission Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha: 63 साल पुराने मेडिकल काउंसिल ऑफ इंडिया MCI की जगह नेशनल मेडिकल कमीशन NMC को लाने की सरकार ने तैयारी पूरी कर ली है. सोमवार को लोकसभा में केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने इस विधेयक को पेश किया.

Date : 23-July-2019


Explained: What changes are being brought in medical education?

On Monday, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan introduced the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill in Lok Sabha. An earlier version of this Bill was introduced in the 16th Lok Sabha, and had passed the scrutiny of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 23-July-2019


Bill to provide national exit test for medical PG courses introduced in LS

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan introduced The National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, to provide for a medical education system that also encourages community health perspective and makes services of medical professionals accessible to all citizens.

Date : 23-July-2019


उत्तराखंड समेत तीन राज्यों में लगेंगे 10 एक्स बैंड रडार

देहरादून, राज्य ब्यूरो। बादल फटने समेत मौसम की सटीक पूर्वानुमान के मद्देनजर भारत मौसम विभाग पश्चिमोत्तर के हिमालयी राज्यों उत्तराखंड, हिमाचल व जम्मू-कश्मीर में 10 एक्स बैंड रडार स्थापित करेगा। पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्री डॉ .हषवर्द्धन ने लोकसभा में गढ़वाल सांसद तीरथ सिंह रावत के सवाल के जवाब में यह जानकारी दी।

Date : 23-July-2019


Bill to replace MCI now in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill which seeks to replace 63-year-old Medical Council of India (MCI) to reform the medical sector in India, was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Date : 23-July-2019


5,200 Medical Seats Increased For EWS Quota: Health Ministry

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has increased 5,200 MBBS seats under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation quota medical colleges, according to Minister of State Ashwini Kumar Choubey.

Date : 23-July-2019


National Medical Commission Bill: Know what is NEXT, Bridge Course and NMC Structure

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan introduced the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill in Lok Sabha on July 22, 2019. Once the National Medical Commission Bill is enacted the Indian Medical Council Act will be repealed.

Date : 23-July-2019


Bill to provide National Exit Test for entrance to postgraduate medical courses introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: A bill that proposes National Exit Test (NEXT), a common final year MBBS examination, which will serve as licentiate exam for entrance to post-graduate medical courses, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Date : 22-July-2019


‘Panel working on curbing rare diseases’

Minister addresses scientists and researchers at CSIR-IICT A high-powered committee under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is working on how to manage rare diseases, said Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.

Date : 22-July-2019


Health Minister calls for NRI doctors to help with healthcare in India

Indian Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced special support from the government to NRI physicians willing to return to India and provide healthcare to needy patients during a health summit in Hyderabad yesterday.

Date : 22-July-2019


Bill to cap MBBS fees, replace Medical Council of India (MCI) tabled in Lok Sabha

The new Bill has the provision for making national standards in medical education uniform

Date : 22-July-2019


CCMB Hyderabad gets advanced next generation sequencing facility

Hyderabad: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing (NSG) facility at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad on 20th July.

Date : 22-July-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan introduces NMC Bill in the Lok Sabha

The amended NMC Bill was approved by the union cabinet on Wednesday, July 17. The Bill is set to replace the Medical Council of India, and ushers comprehensive reforms in medical education. It was introduced in the lower house of the Parliament on Monday, July 22

Date : 22-July-2019


CCMB unveils new Next Gen Sequencing facility

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan recently inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing (NSG) facility at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad.

Date : 22-July-2019


2025 तक टीबी को ज़ड से खतम करने का लक्ष्य पुरा करेगी साकार

नई दिल्ली: वर्ष 2025 तक टीबी मुक्त भारत (TB free India) के सपने को साकार करने के लिए केंद्र सरकार (Central Government) के चार मंत्रालय एकजुट हो गए हैं। इन चारों में स्वास्थ्य (Health), रक्षा (Defence) , रेल (Rail) और आयुष मंत्रालय (Ministry of AYUSH) शामिल हैं। मंत्रालयों के बीच एक एमओयू (MOU) पर भी हस्ताक्षर किया गया है।

Date : 22-July-2019


Indian Health Minister Offers Support to NRI Physicians to Return to India, Provide Healthcare to Needy Patients

HYDERABAD–Dr. Harsh Vardhan, India’s Minister for Health, offers overwhelming support to NRI physicians to return to motherland India and provide healthcare to needy patients.

Date : 21-July-2019


Private hospitals need to temper expectations, govt may not review Ayushman Bharat package rates

Private hospitals that are expecting revision of package rates offered under Ayushmaan Bharat may have to temper their expectations going by the statement by Health Minister and other top officials of National Health Authority (NHA).

Date : 21-July-2019


Union Minister Harsh Vardhan launches next-generation DNA sequencing facility in Hyderabad

The minister also laid the foundation stone for a new skill training and lecture hall complex on the occasion. The Next Generation Sequencing Facility promises to sequence up to 30 human genomes in a day and help researchers to individually tag genomes of up to 80,000 cells in eight minutes.

Date : 21-July-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan Union Health Minister apprises parliament on the issue of violence against doctors

New Delhi: Through a written reply, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan has apprised the Rajya Sabha recently regarding the enactment of a Central Law to deal with violence against doctors.

Date : 21-July-2019


20 thousand wellness centres to be completed this year under Ayushman Bharat

20 thousand wellness centres will be completed by the end of the current year under Ayushman Bharat programme.

Date : 21-July-2019


Central Minister urges Telangana State government to join Ayushman Bharat scheme

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare and of Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan urged the State government to consider joining the Ayushman Bharat scheme of the Centre.

Date : 21-July-2019


Cutting edge technology for CCMB

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) facility at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) here on Saturday.

Date : 21-July-2019


Getting states to invest more in health is a major challenge: Harsh Vardhan

My big target is to achieve my prime minister’s dream of universal healthcare for all. We plan to convert 1.5 lakh primary healthcare centres (PHCs) into health and wellness centres by 2022. We have already done that in 19,000 such centres.

Date : 20-July-2019


Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates NSG facility at CCMB

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing (NSG) facility at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad today.

Date : 20-July-2019


Colistin banned in animal food industry

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an order prohibiting the manufacture, sale and distribution of colistin and its formulations for food-producing animals, poultry, aqua farming and animal feed supplements.

Date : 20-July-2019


NMC bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday: Harsh Vardhan

The National Medical Commission Bill, which seeks to replace the Medical Council of India and usher in major changes in the country’s medical education sector, will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 22, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said Saturday.

Date : 20-July-2019


माहवारी की वजह से लड़कियों को नहीं छोड़ना पड़ेगा स्कूल: डॉ. हर्षवर्धन

माहवारी के चलते अब देश में लड़कियों को अपनी स्कूली पढ़ाई बीच में ही नहीं छोड़नी पड़ेगी। इसके लिए सरकार आने वाले समय में अलग-अलग राज्यों के कुल करीब 14 हजार सरकारी स्कूलों में सेनेट्री नेपकिन मुहैया कराने वाली वेंडिंग मशीनें लगाने जा रही है। इस प्रोजेक्ट की खास बात यह है कि इनमें नेपकिन को प्रयोग करने के बाद उसे बेहद सुरक्षित ढंग से नष्ट कर देने वाली मशीन भी लगाई जाएगी जिससे स्कूल के पर्यावरण को भी नुकसान नहीं होगा।

Date : 20-July-2019


Health dept. seeks help to tackle dengue

Concerned over the rapid spurt in dengue and chikungunya cases in the State, especially in urban areas, Principal Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) Jawaid Akhtar has written to the Urban Development Department and BBMP seeking their cooperation in controlling the spread of the vector-borne diseases.

Date : 20-July-2019


Odisha to join Ayushman Bharat soon: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: A month after a delegation led by Ayushman Bharat CEO Indu Bhusan met state health minister Naba Kishore Das and Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi in Bhubaneswar June 4, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan Friday said that the state will come onboard the scheme ‘soon’.

Date : 19-July-2019


Inter-ministerial coordination will help combat TB: Health Minister

New Delhi: Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, stated that their aim is to reach key populations served by various ministries such as workers, miners, migrants, tribal population, women and children.

Date : 19-July-2019


Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launch three-day vector awareness campaign launched

NEW DELHI: A three-day drive to raise awareness on vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue and the means to combat the menace has been launched in south Delhi, officials said on Thursday.

Date : 19-July-2019


Achyuta Samanta seeks to set up mobile clinics in tribal areas

New Delhi: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP from Kandhamal Achyuta Samanta, Friday, urged the Union Health Minister to establish mobile health clinics in tribal areas as the people in such areas are more prone to diseases.

Date : 19-July-2019


Health Ministry signs MoU with MoD, Railway and AYUSH ministries to eradicate TB by 2025

NEW DELHI: Union Health Ministry on Thursday signed an MoU with the Ministries of Defence, Railways and AYUSH to eliminate tuberculosis from India by 2025.

Date : 19-July-2019


The Union Minister For Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology And Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan

NEW DELHI: During The Special ‘Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan’ For Community Mobilisation And Prevention Of Vector Borne Diseases Like Malaria, Dengue And Chikungunya, At SDMC Primary School, Arjun Nagar, In New Delhi

Date : 19-July-2019


Health, AYUSH Ministries sign MoU for ‘Tuberculosis Free India’

New Delhi: The Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on Thursday signed an MoU to forge inter-sectoral convergence at the level of policy, planning and programme implementation for an accelerated response towards “Tuberculosis Free India” initiative.

Date : 18-July-2019


Day 1 of drive: RWAs, schools involved

NEW DELHI: The health ministry has constituted 286 teams with 20-25 members each to carry out activities for prevention and control of mosquito-borne diseases in Delhi.

Date : 18-July-2019


Community efforts in right direction can prevent Vector Borne Diseases: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan emphasised on the need of community efforts in the right direction to help in preventing Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) such as Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya.

Date : 18-July-2019


Three-day campaign to raise awareness on dengue, malaria in south Delhi

A three-day drive to raise awareness on vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue and the means to combat the menace has been launched in south Delhi, officials said on Thursday.

Date : 18-July-2019


Community efforts in right direction can prevent Vector Borne Diseases: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan emphasised on the need of community efforts in the right direction to help in preventing Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) such as Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya.

Date : 18-July-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan stresses on importance of prevention and community participation to combat vector borne diseases through Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today stressed on the importance of community participation for prevention and control of Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs) like Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya as he began the three–day Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan against these diseases in Delhi.

Date : 17-July-2019


Vector-borne diseases: Harsh Vardhan kicks off campaign to raise awareness

New Delhi: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday kick-started the South Delhi Municipal Corporation's three-day-long drive to raise awareness about vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria, from Hauz Khas in South Delhi.

Date : 17-July-2019


Goal is to make India a global model for ‘Health for All’: Harsh Vardhan

Dr Harsh Vardhan began his second term as minister in the National Democratic Alliance – II government by cycling from home to the health and family welfare ministry in Nirman Bhavan to highlight the importance of physical activity for health and green transport for the environment.

Date : 17-July-2019


दिल्लीः डेंगू-चिकनगुनिया के खिलाफ स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने छेड़ा अभियान, सड़क पर उतरे डॉ हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्लीः मॉनसून की शुरुआत के साथ डेंगू मलेरिया और चिकनगुनिया बड़ी तेज़ी से फैलता है. इस खतरे को भांपते हुए मोदी सरकार पहले ही हरकत में आ चुकी है. यही वजह है की केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन आज ब्रीडिंग चेकर की तरह दिल्ली के घरों में मच्छरों के लारवा चेक करने और लोगो को जागरूक करने निकले. हर साल हजारों लोग डेंगू मलेरिया और चिकनगुनिया के शिकार होते है और इसी को रोकने के केंद्र सरकार ने कमर कस ली है.

Date : 17-July-2019


National Medical Commission Bill gets Cabinet nod, to be introduced in current session of Parliament

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill which seeks to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) and usher in mega reforms in the country's medical education sector.

Date : 17-July-2019


PMJAY: Around 3L patients made Rs 4,405 crore claims

Around Rs 4,405 crore worth of claims by over 3 lakh patients have been made for health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme since it was launched in September last year.

Date : 17-July-2019


Goal is to make India a global model for ‘Health for All’: Harsh Vardhan

Dr Harsh Vardhan began his second term as minister in the National Democratic Alliance – II government by cycling from home to the health and family welfare ministry in Nirman Bhavan to highlight the importance of physical activity for health and green transport for the environment.

Date : 17-July-2019


3-day community outreach in Delhi against dengue, chikungunya, malaria

As Monsoon finally seems to have reached Delhi, ministry of health and family welfare is putting the final touches to a special community sensitisation programme in Delhi to tackle vector-borne diseases like dengue malaria and chikungunya.

Date : 16-July-2019


MoH&FW to launch a Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan in Delhi

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is all set to launch a special campaign in Delhi to sensitise and mobilise the community on measures for prevention and control of Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs) like malaria, dengue and chikungunya. The three–day campaign will start from July 17, 2019.

Date : 16-July-2019


कोख का कारोबार करने पर होगी 10 साल तक की कैद

नई दिल्ली। लोकसभा में सोमवार को किराए पर कोख यानी कमर्शियल सरोगेसी पर प्रतिबंध लगाने के लिए सरोगेसी विनियमन विधेयक 2019 पेश किया।

Date : 16-July-2019


दिल्ली में मच्छरों से जंग लड़ने के लिए केंद्र, राज्य और लोकल बॉडी संग-संग

नई दिल्ली: मॉनसून की दस्तक से पहले मच्छरों को लेकर लोगों को जागरूक करने के लिहाज से केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय, दिल्ली सरकार, नगर निगम और एनडीएमसी ने एक साथ कमर कस ली है. राजधानी में मच्छरों से बचाव के लिए लोगों को जागरूक करने के लिए अभियान चलाया जाएगा.

Date : 16-July-2019


प्रकाश पर्व पर पंजाब को मिल सकता है एक और एम्स, लुधियाना या जालंधर में बनाने का प्रस्ताव

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने पंजाब में दूसरा एम्स श्री गुरु नानक देव जी के 550वें एतिहासिक प्रकाश पर्व पर समर्पित करने संबंधी राज्य से विस्तृत प्रस्ताव की मांग की है। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने मंगलवार को मुख्यमंत्री कैप्टन अमरिंदर सिंह की ओर से किए गए आग्रह के संदर्भ में यह प्रस्ताव मांगा है। मुख्यमंत्री ने एक मीटिंग के दौरान डॉ हर्षवर्धन के सामने यह मुद्दा उठाया।

Date : 16-July-2019


India to have 40,000 Ayushman health-care centres by 2020, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that the country will have 40,000 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs), meant for primary health care, by the end of 2019-20.

Date : 16-July-2019


India to have 40,000 primary health care centres under Ayushman Bharat by 2019-20: Government

Union minister Harsh Vardhan Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that the country will have 40,000 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC), meant for primary health care, by the end of 2019-20. He said over 19,000 AB-HWCs are at present operating in the country.

Date : 16-July-2019


National Digital Health Blueprint in line to reach each individual: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) report in the public domain for inputs from various stakeholders, here today.

Date : 15-July-2019


Bill to ban commercial surrogacy reintroduced in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: Commercial surrogacy will soon be banned and only close relatives will be permitted to act as surrogates to infertile couples for "ethical altruistic" reasons.

Date : 15-July-2019


Health Minister Flags Off Vinyl Poster Wrapped Trains Depicting Saga of Kargil War

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and two other ministers flagged off the commemoration of trains with vinyl posters of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ on Monday.

Date : 15-July-2019


Govt plans Aadhaar-based identification of patients to maintain health records

In its efforts to move towards complete digital healthcare systems, the Government is mooting to use Aadhaar-based identification of patients for maintaining health records.

Date : 15-July-2019


National Digital Health Blueprint report released in public domain by Dr Harsh Vardhan

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) report in the public domain for inputs from various stakeholders. Speaking on the occasion, the Union Health Minister said that the Government under the guidance of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is committed to ensuring high quality healthcare, accessible to all up to the last mile.

Date : 15-July-2019


Indian Railways salutes Armymen with this touching Delhi-Varanasi Kashi Vishwanath Express Kargil War train

The vinyl wrap on Indian Railways Delhi-Varanasi Kashi Vishwanath Express train was not an advertisement nor anything else being promoted. It was to honour the sacrifices made by the soldiers during the Kargil War.

Date : 15-July-2019


तस्वीरों के जरिए कारगिल विजय की गाथा बताएगी काशी-विश्वनाथ, केंद्रीय मंत्री ने दिखाई हरी झंडी

कारगिल युद्ध की विजय गाथा की जानकारी देने के लिए विशेषतौर पर तस्वीरों से सजाई गई काशी विश्वनाथ ट्रेन को नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन से केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन और रेल राज्यमंत्री सुरेश अंगड़ी ने हरी झंडी दिखाकर रवाना किया। इस मौके पर भाजपा सांसद मीनाक्षी लेखी भी मौजूद रहीं।

Date : 15-July-2019


सरोगेसी के दुरुपयोग रोकने और निसंतान को संतान का सुख दिलाने वाला विधेयक पेश

देश में व्यावसायिक मकसद के लिए किराये की कोख (सरोगेसी) के इस्तेमाल पर रोक लगाने, सरोगेसी के दुरुपयोग को रोकने और निसंतान दंपतियों को संतान का सुख दिलाना सुनिश्चित करने के लिए सरोगेसी विनियमन विधेयक 2019 सोमवार को लोकसभा में पेश किया गया।

Date : 15-July-2019


Health ministry puts digital health blueprint in public domain

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) report.

Date : 15-July-2019


10 trains to depict saga of Kargil War

NEW DELHI: Ten trains depicting the saga of the Kargil War will be flagged off by railways on Monday on the occasion of Kargil Diwas, a spokesperson of the national transporter said Sunday.

Date : 15-July-2019


संस्कृत में शपथ लेने वाले 47 सांसदों को सम्मानित करेगी संस्कृत भारती

नई दिल्ली: 17वीं लोकसभा के सदस्य के तौर पर संस्कृत भाषा में शपथ लेने वाले सांसदों को सोमवार को संस्कृतभारती की तरफ से यहां सम्मानित किया जाएगा. 17वीं लोकसभा में कुल 47 सांसदों ने संस्कृत में शपथ लिया था.

Date : 14-July-2019


संस्कृत में शपथ लेने वाले 47 सांसदों को संस्कृत भारती करेगी सम्मानित

संस्कृत भारती देश भर में संस्कृत भाषा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए काम करती है, डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने पिछली बार और इस बार भी संस्कृत में शपथ ली

Date : 14-July-2019


RAHUL DEV A PROMINENT HINDI JOURNALIST AWARDED BY UNION MINISTER FOR HEALTH DR. HARSH VARDHAN

New Delhi, 13th July`19: Eminent journalist Mr. Rahul Dev was awarded with Haridutt Sharma award which was organized by Pandit Hari Dutt Sharma Jayanti Puraskar Samiti on 12th July, 2019 at Nehru Memorial Auditorium, Teenmurti. Union Minister for Health Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of State for Transport General V.K.Singh, Former Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu, Congress Leader Janardhan Dwivedi, Dr HR Nagendra, Journalist Vinod Agnihotri, Writer and Poet Ashok Chakradhar, Chairman of Asian Film and Television Institute Sandeep Marwah and Organizer Raj Kumar Sharma were all the distinguished guests at the event.

Date : 14-July-2019


Harshvardhan: A gift received by students from economically weaker sections, MBBS seats added on

Speaking in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that around 4,800 MBBS seats have been reserved for students belonging to economically weaker sections this year.

Date : 13-July-2019


One minister handles entire question hour

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Friday saw a rare occurrence when the entire Question Hour period (11 am to 12 noon) witnessed oral responses on different questions coincidentally by a single Union minister.

Date : 13-July-2019


4,800 MBBS seats reserved for economically weaker section, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said that 4,800 MBBS seats have been reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the current academic session.

Date : 13-July-2019


Govt doing best possible for cancer research, says Harsh Vardhan

The government is doing the best possible for research on cancer and the Department of Biotechnology's funding for such activities has resulted in vastly improved understanding of the disease, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said Friday.

Date : 13-July-2019


एनजीओ, सामाजिक संगठन जनसंख्या वृद्धि दर कम करने में दें योगदान : हर्षवर्धन

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ हर्षवर्धन ने जनसंख्या वृद्धि दर कम करने पर जोर देते हुए स्वयंसेवी संगठनों (एनजीओ) तथा सामाजिक संगठनों से इसके लिए जुटकर प्रयास करने का अनुरोध किया है।

Date : 12-July-2019


Health Ministry to use Artificial Intelligence in safe way in public health

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry is working towards using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a safe and effective way in public health in the country.

Date : 12-July-2019


डॉ. हर्षवर्धन बोले, आइए, रोकथाम की जा सकने वाली बीमारियों से किसी की मृत्यु न होने दें

नई दिल्ली। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने आज विश्व जनसंख्या दिवस, 2019 के अवसर पर जनसंख्या एवं विकास पर अंतरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन (आईसीपीडी) से संबंधित राष्ट्रीय कार्यशाला @ 25ईयर्स – लिवरेजिंग पार्टनरशिप्स के उद्घाटन के अवसर पर कहा, ‘’आइए, हम सब रोकथाम की जा सकने वाली बीमारियों से किसी गर्भवती महिला और बच्चे की मृत्यु न होने दें’’। 25 साल पहले 1994 में आज ही के दिन काहिरा में महत्वपूर्ण आईसीपीडी का आयोजन हुआ था।

Date : 12-July-2019


Let’s end preventable mother and child deaths: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has given a clarion call for ending all maternal and child deaths from preventable causes. He was speaking at the inauguration of National Workshop on International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) @ 25 years – Leveraging Partnerships’ on the occasion of World Population Day 2019.

Date : 11-July-2019


Population stabilization crucial determinant to achieve UHC goals: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Development (ICPD) @ 25 years – Leveraging Partnerships' on the occasion of World Population Day 2019 that also marks the 25 years since the landmark ICPD held at Cairo in 1994, here today.

Date : 11-July-2019


Dedicate one month every year towards cause of population stabilisation: Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan to NGOs on World Population Day

World population Day was organized across the country by the health departments and various insititions on July 11.

Date : 11-July-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses citizens on ‘World Population Day 2019’

“Let us work towards not losing any pregnant woman and child to preventable causes”, it was stated by Dr Harsh Vardhan, at the inauguration of National Workshop on International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD)@ 25 years.

Date : 11-July-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan outlines impact of global warming in India

New Delhi, July 10: Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday outlined the impact of global warming in India.

Date : 10-July-2019


Health Ministry Forms Panel To Consider Central Law For Doctors' Security

NEW DELHI: The Union Health Ministry has formed a 10-member committee to examine the "pros and cons" of bringing a central legislation against assault on doctors on duty and violence in clinical establishments.

Date : 10-July-2019


एसकेएमसीएच में सुपर स्पेशिएलिटी सेंटर का दिसंबर में लोकार्पण करेंगे डॉ. हर्षवर्धन : निषाद

मुजफ्फरपुर के साथ उत्तर बिहार के लोगों को दिसंबर से एसकेएमसीएच में बन रहे सुपर स्पेश्यिलिटी सेंटर में इलाज की सुविधा उपलब्ध हाे जाएगी। एसकेएमसीएच परिसर में नवनिर्मित सुपर स्पेश्यिलिटी सेंटर का दिसंबर में केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डाॅ. हर्षवर्धन ने उद्घाटन करने की जानकारी दी है।

Date : 10-July-2019


RML hospital wants its college to be renamed after Vajpayee

The institute is currently known as Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER). The proposal was sent to Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan by the college administration Monday.

Date : 10-July-2019


Panel formed to assess law to protect doctors

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has constituted a committee to assess various aspects of bringing out a Central law against attack on-duty doctors and medical establishments.

Date : 10-July-2019


Central, north India, western Himalayas prone to extreme rainfall due to climate change, says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi: Central, north India and western Himalayas have become more prone to extreme rainfall due to changing climate, Union minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday.

Date : 09-July-2019


Centre sets up committee to look into draft law on violence against doctors

The Union ministry of health and family welfare has constituted a committee to discuss the proposal to frame a new law on the issue of violence against doctors. The ministry has set up a 10-member committee to look into the matter.

Date : 09-July-2019


DNA Technology Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha

The Union Minister of Science and Technology along with Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan introduced “The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019” on Monday, July 8 in the Lok Sabha.

Date : 09-July-2019


Budget 2019: Ayushman Bharat gets less than 7% of the total budget of health ministry

Union Budget 2019: Nirmala Sitharaman has increased total outlay of the PMJAY scheme by Rs 4,000 crore, however, it is still less than 7% of the total outlay of health ministry.

Date : 09-July-2019


4.2 करोड़ किसानों को कृषि मौसम विज्ञान विभाग के परामर्श SMS के जरिए मिल रहे: हर्षवर्धन

नयी दिल्ली। सरकार ने मंगलवार को बताया कि कृषि मौसम विज्ञान विभाग देश के 4.2 करोड़ किसानों को सीधे एसएसमएस के जरिए परामर्श भेज रहा है। विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी तथा पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने एक सवाल के लिखित जवाब में राज्यसभा को यह जानकारी दी। हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि अभी देश के 4.2 करोड़ किसानों को कृषि मौसम विज्ञान विभाग के परामर्श सीधे एसएमएस के जरिए मिल रहे हैं।

Date : 09-July-2019


Central, north India prone to extreme rainfall due to climate change: Govt

Central, north India and western Himalayas have become more prone to extreme rainfall due to changing climate, Union minister Harsh Vardhan said on July 9. Vardhan also said the government had not estimated the monsoon to be below average during the current year.

Date : 09-July-2019


Vice President calls for National Innovation Movement

Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for creating a National Innovation Movement to promote path-breaking ideas and innovations that improve the living conditions of the people and generate wealth.

Date : 08-July-2019


Modi government, in just one hour, introduced eight Bills in Lok Sabha!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government on Monday introduced eight Bills in the Lok Sabha within an hour. The government was allowed to introduce the Bills that were listed for legislative business by Speaker Om Birla, soon after Question Hour ended.

Date : 08-July-2019


DNA technology bill introduced in Lok Sabha

The DNA Technology Regulation Bill, which seeks to control the use of DNA technology for establishing the identity of a person, was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday amid questions being raised by opposition parties on its provisions.

Date : 08-July-2019


Dr Harsh Vardhan Lauds General Budget 2019-20

Union Budget has strengthened the health sector with 154.87 per cent increase for Ayushman Bharat, and 18.67 per cent increase in overall outlay, says the minister

Date : 08-July-2019


15 students get BIRAC-SRISTI awards

CHANDIGARH: To encourage innovation amongst young researchers, 15 students were awarded BIRAC-SRISTI awards in life science technologies and SRISTI_GYTI awards for students in other disciplines of engineering on Saturday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Date : 07-July-2019


हर थाली तक शुद्ध आहार पहुंचाने की तैयारी, देश भर में फूड लैब होगी स्थापित

दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी स्वास्थ्य बीमा योजना आयुष्मान भारत लाने के बाद अब सरकार देश के प्रत्येक नागरिक की थाली में शुद्ध आहार पहुंचाने की तैयारी में है। आधुनिक जीवनशैली में संतुलित दिनचर्या न होने के कारण गैर संक्रमणकारी रोगों के बढ़ते भार को देखते हुए सरकार अगले कुछ वर्षों में संतुलित आहार को लेकर निचले स्तर तक राहत दे सकती है।

Date : 06-July-2019


Ayushman Bharat' gets big boost in Budget 2019

The Modi government has hiked the spending on health by around 18 per cent with allocation for the flagship `Ayushman Bharat` scheme, said to be one of the major reasons for people re-electing the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), jumping from Rs 2,400 crore to Rs 6,400 crore.

Date : 05-July-2019


Ahead of dengue season, Union health minister takes stock

With monsoon at Delhi’s doorstep, union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday took a high-level meeting to review preparedness for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.

Date : 05-July-2019


Interview: ‘मिशन शक्ति’ पर बोले हर्षवर्धन, ‘सपने सबने देखे, हकीकत में पीएम मोदी ने बदला’

केंद्रीय मंत्री हर्ष वर्धन ने कहा कि हमारी शक्ति हमारे आत्म रक्षा के लिए है. दुनिया में कोई भी हमारी तरफ बुरी निगाह से देखने की हिम्मत न करे इसके लिए पूरा प्रयास प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने कर रखा है.

Date : 26-02-2019


India's image improved under Modi: Union minister

Union minister Harsh Vardhan claimed on Tuesday that the country's image had improved at the international level under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Date : 26-02-2019


BJP की ओर से कल दिल्ली के सभी बूथों पर होगा ‘कमल ज्योति कार्यक्रम’, मोदी को फिर PM बनाने का लेंगे संकल्प

दिल्ली भाजपा अध्यक्ष और सांसद मनोज तिवारी ने दिल्ली बीजेपी कार्यालय पर दिल्ली के सभी बूथों पर होने वाले ‘कमल ज्योति कार्यक्रम’ की तैयारियों को लेकर प्रेस कॉन्फेंस की। इस प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस में दिल्ली भाजपा के महामंत्री राजेश भाटिया, कमल ज्योति संकल्प कार्यक्रम के संयोजक प्रदेश मंत्री सत्येन्द्र सिंह, सह-संयोजक एवं प्रदेश मंत्री सुमित्रा दहिया, मीडिया प्रभारी प्रत्युष कंठ, सह-प्रभारी नीलकांत बख्शी और मीडिया प्रमुख अशोक गोयल देवराहा मौजूद रहे।ली है.

Date : 16-02-2019


2019 का चुनावी मुकाबला राष्ट्रवादी भाजपा और पाखंडी दलों के बीच : डॉ. हर्षवधन

चांदनी चौक लोकसभा सीट से सांसद एवं केन्द्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने दिल्ली में पहली बार मतदाता बनने वाले युवक-युवतियों से अपील की है कि वे आगामी लोकसभा चुनावों में भाजपा प्रत्याशियों के पक्ष में मतदान करें जिससे देश में फिर से एक मजबूत सरकार बन सके।

Date : 24-02-2019


Two Day One Health India Conference Inaugurated in New Delhi.

Two day long One Health India Conference, 2019 was today inaugurated in New Delhi. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology in partnership with the Departments of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE) and Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (DAHDF), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare; the Departments of Health Research (DHR) and Health & Family Welfare (DHFW), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is hosting the “One Health India Conference”. The conference plans to launch India's new One Health Initiative - an intersectoral approach to tackling the most urgent health threats in India as well as in low and middle income countries across South and South East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Date : 18-02-2019


केंद्रीय मंत्री और सांसदों ने दी पुलवामा के शहीदों को श्रद्धांजलि

भारतीय जनता पार्टी (भाजपा) ने रविवार को दिल्ली के 14 जिलों में श्रद्धांजलि सभा आयोजित कर जम्मू कश्मीर के पुलवामा में आतंकवादी हमले में शहीद हुए केंद्रीय रिजर्व पुलिस बल (सीआरपीएफ) के जवानों को नमन किया। भाजपा के प्रदेश अध्यक्ष मनोज तिवारी, केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन, सत्यपाल सिंह, विजय गोयल सहित सांसद और विधायकों ने शहीदों के बलिदानों का स्मरण करते हुए श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की।

Date : 14-02-2019


MARINE LITTER, SDG MONITORING, FORESTRY AND ADAPTATION - KEY AREAS FOR INDO-GERMAN COLLABORATION ON ENVIRONMENT: DR HARSH VARDHAN

Marine litter, SDG monitoring and Climate Change with a focus on Forestry and Adaptation are some of the key priority areas for strengthening Indo-German collaboration to address global and local environmental challenges.

Date : 14-02-2019


Impetus on providing technological support to boost farm activities

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurates North Karnataka Agromet Forecasting and Research Centre at Farmers Knowledge Centre on UAS premises in Dharwad

Date : 15-02-2019


‘स्वच्छ वायु, हरित अर्थव्यवस्था’ विषय पर तीसरा भारत-जर्मन पर्यावरण सम्मेलन

‘स्वच्छ वायु, हरित अर्थव्यवस्था’ विषय पर तीसरा भारत-जर्मन पर्यावरण सम्मेलन नई दिल्ली में आयोजित किया गया। इसमें वायु प्रदूषण नियंत्रण, कचरा प्रबंधन की चुनौतियों, समाधानों और आवश्यक कार्यक्रमों के साथ-साथ क्रमशः पेरिस समझौते तथा संयुक्त राष्ट्र का एजेंडा 2030 पर आधारित एनडीसी और एसडीजी के कार्यान्वयन आदि विषयों पर चर्चा हुई।

Date : 13-02-2019


Union Science & Technology Minister to inaugurate North Karnataka Agromet Forecasting and Research Centre (NKAFC) at Dharwad

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) KSNDMC and University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad have decided to create synergies in the institutional efforts by establishing a new Center of IMD called “North Karnataka Agromet Forecasting and Research Centre (NKAFC)” at University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. This centre will act as a centre of excellence with multi functions from observations, forecast, research and capacity building in Agro-Meteorological services in Karnataka state to be rendered jointly with the state government machinery at the district level.

Date : 13-02-2019


‘स्वच्छ वायु, हरित अर्थव्यवस्था’ विषय पर तीसरा भारत-जर्मन पर्यावरण सम्मेलन

‘स्वच्छ वायु, हरित अर्थव्यवस्था’ विषय पर तीसरा भारत-जर्मन पर्यावरण सम्मेलन नई दिल्ली में आयोजित किया गया। इसमें वायु प्रदूषण नियंत्रण, कचरा प्रबंधन की चुनौतियों, समाधानों और आवश्यक कार्यक्रमों के साथ-साथ क्रमशः पेरिस समझौते तथा संयुक्त राष्ट्र का एजेंडा 2030 पर आधारित एनडीसी और एसडीजी के कार्यान्वयन आदि विषयों पर चर्चा हुई।

Date : 13-02-2019


India on track to fulfilling climate commitments: Harsh Vardhan at World Sustainable Development Summit 2019

The World Sustainable Development Summit 2019 reiterates India’s vision for a greener tomorrow and focuses on energy transitions, clean oceans, mobilising development finance, environmental sustainability and sustainable mobility. Over 2000 delegates and speakers from over 40 countries are likely to take part in the summit in New Delhi on 11-13 February 2019.

Date : 13-02-2019


विज्ञान, अध्यात्म, शिक्षा और पर्यावरण पर वैश्विक शिखर सम्मेलन

जो सूक्ष्म शरीर, आत्मा और भौतिक शरीर में समन्वय स्थापित कर लेता है, वह प्रकृति से जुड़ जाता है', यह बात जल संसाधन एवं पार्लियामेंट्री अफेयर्स केंद्रीय राज्यमंत्री अर्जुनराम मेघवाल ने तालकटोरा सभागार में कही। वे मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में प्रजापिता ब्रह्माकुमारी ईश्वरीय विश्वविद्यालय द्वारा वन एवं पर्यावरण तथा विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय के साथ मिलकर आयोजित वैश्विक शिखर सम्मेलन में आए थे।

Date : 12-02-2019


जलवायु परिवर्तन से निपटने के प्रयासों को दर्शाती कॉफी टेबल पुस्तक का अनावरण

कॉफी टेबल पुस्तक को जारी करते हुए केंद्रीय पर्यावरण मंत्री डॉक्टर हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि इस प्रकाशन को जारी करते हुए कहा कि भारत दुनिया में घरेलू और अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर जलवायु परिवर्तन के विविध पहलुओं पर कार्य करने वाला दुनिया का एक सक्रिय देश बन गया है।

Date : 12-02-2019


Harsh Vardhan urges people to undertake “green good deeds”’ to protect environment

Union Environment minister Harsh Vardhan has said that the entire world is concerned about the dangers posed by global warming and climate change and urged people to undertake “green good deeds” to protect the environment.

Date : 12-02-2019


विज्ञान, अध्यात्म, शिक्षा और पर्यावरण पर वैश्विक शिखर सम्मेलन

जो सूक्ष्म शरीर, आत्मा और भौतिक शरीर में समन्वय स्थापित कर लेता है, वह प्रकृति से जुड़ जाता है', यह बात जल संसाधन एवं पार्लियामेंट्री अफेयर्स केंद्रीय राज्यमंत्री अर्जुनराम मेघवाल ने तालकटोरा सभागार में कही। वे मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में प्रजापिता ब्रह्माकुमारी ईश्वरीय विश्वविद्यालय द्वारा वन एवं पर्यावरण तथा विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय के साथ मिलकर आयोजित वैश्विक शिखर सम्मेलन में आए थे।

Date : 12-02-2019


Vardhan urges people to undertake 'greed good deeds' to protect environment

New Delhi, Feb 10 Union Environment minister Harsh Vardhan Sunday said the entire world is concerned about the dangers posed by global warming and climate change, and urged people to undertake "green good deeds" to protect the environment.

Date : 11-02-2019


चांदनी चौक लोकसभा के चुनाव कार्यालय का उद्‌घाटन

ोजित करेगा. यह व्याख्यान विज्ञान पत्रकारिता (साइंस जर्नलिज्म) को समर्पित विस, नई दिल्ली : केंद्रीय मंत्री और चांदनी चौक से बीजेपी के सांसद डॉ. हर्षवर्धन ने रविवार को दीपाली चौक के पास अपने संसदीय क्षेत्र के लोकसभा चुनाव कार्यालय का उद्घाटन किया।

Date : 11-02-2019


पत्रकार राजेंद्र प्रभु की स्मृति में व्याख्यान आयोजित करेगा आईआईएमसीः केजी सुरेश

यी दिल्ली, 10 फ़रवरी (उदयपुर किरण). वरिष्ठ पत्रकार एवं दिल्ली पत्रकार संघ व नेशनल यूनियन ऑफ़ जर्नलिस्ट्स (इंडिया) के संस्थापक सदस्य राजेंद्र प्रभु की स्मृति में भारतीय जनसंचार संस्थान (आईआईएमसी) हर साल एक व्याख्यान आयोजित करेगा. यह व्याख्यान विज्ञान पत्रकारिता (साइंस जर्नलिज्म) को समर्पित होगा.

Date : 11-02-2019


सांसदों और मंत्रियों से मिलेंगे आटा और ऑक्टा के पदाधिकारी

इलाहाबाद विश्वविद्यालय शिक्षक संघ (आटा) व इलाहाबाद विश्वविद्यालय संघटक महाविद्यालय शिक्षक संघ (ऑक्टा) की कार्यकारिणी तथा विश्वविद्यालय के वरिष्ठ शिक्षकों की संयुक्त बैठक रविवार को इलाहाबाद विश्वविद्यालय परिसर में हुई। बैठक में केंद्रीय विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री डॉ. हर्षवर्धन का अध्यापकों और विश्वविद्यालय की समस्याओं को मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्री के पास पहुंचाने का आश्वासन देने के लिए धन्यवाद ज्ञापित किया।

Date : 04-02-2019


कौरव-पांडव जैसा होगा 2019 का लोकसभा चुनाव

2019 में होने वाला लोकसभा चुनाव महाभारत युद्ध जैसा होगा जिसमें एकतरफ वे शक्तियां एकजुट होकर लोकरक्षक पांडवों के खिलाफ अधर्मयुद्ध करने के लिए मैदान में उतरने को आमादा हैं। दूसरी ओर प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जैसे अर्जुन देश विरोधी ताकतों को मुंहतोड़ जवाब देने के लिए अपनी राष्ट्रवादी टीम के साथ मैदान में खड़े होकर भाजपा विरोधी लोगों को ललकार रहे हैं।

Date : 01-02-2019


Three tech missions on solar, water treatment to be launched at IIT Madras

Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forests and Climate Change will launch three technology mission centres at IIT Madras on Friday to address various issues around solar energy and water treatment, a government statement said on Thursday.

Date : 24-01-2019


India will be one of top three scientific country in the world by 2030: Harsh Vardhan

Union science and technology, environment, forest and climate change and earth sciences minister Harsh Vardhan said India will be one of the top three scientific countries in the world by 2030. The minister was in Puducherry to dedicate the northern nearshore reef established at a cost of Rs 25 crore as a part of the beach restoration project. “This model (beach restoration project) we are trying to make is not just a success story for India but for the whole world. National institute of ocean technology has done an extraordinary study evolving an extraordinary way for the restoration of the beach,” he said. Vardhan.

Date : 25-01-2019


Government to launch Technology Mission Centre on Solar Energy

Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan will be launching three important centre’s set up by Department of Science and Technology (DST), nucleated at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) on 25th January 2019 at IIT Madras in Chennai.

Date : 25-01-2019


Surya Bhagwan is showing his blessing: Science Minister Harsh Vardhan while unveiling solar energy project at IIT Madras

After his rather heavily trolled comments on how ancient Indians had bragging rights to Algebra, Pythagoras theorem and the like, the Minister made this reference at an event at IIT Madras.

Date : 26-01-2019


मौसम विभाग ने बनाया मोबाइल एप, हर घंटे मिलेगी यह जानकारीकी शुरुआत

प्रयागराज में मंगलवार से शुरू हो रहे कुंभ मेले में यदि आप शामिल होने जा रहे हैं, तो मौसम को लेकर ज्यादा फिक्रमंद न हों। मौसम विभाग ने श्रद्धालुओं की सुविधा के लिए खास मोबाइल एप लांच किया है।..

Date : 16-01-2019


दूरदर्शन पर डीडी साइंस, इंटरनेट पर इंडिया साइंस चैनल की शुरुआत

अब विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी की दुनिया जानना आैर आसान हो जाएगा। इसकी पूरी जानकारी अब घर बैठे ली जा सकेगी क्योंकि अब दो विज्ञान चैनेल डीडी साइंस और इंडिया साइंस शुरू हो गए हैं। जानें आप कहां देख सकेंगे ये दोनों चैनल...

Date : 17-01-2019


2 science channels coming up in India to make science more popular

DD Science and India Science - two new science channels were launched in India on Tuesday to boost scientific temperament among the people.

Date : 17-01-2019


LIVE: कुंभ में चल रहा है मकर संक्रांति का पहला शाही स्नान, 1 बजे तक डेढ़ करोड़ लोगों ने लगाई आस्था की डुबकीशुरुआत

प्रयागराज में मंगलवार को कुंभ का पहला शाही स्‍नान शुरू हो गया है. शाही स्नान में सबसे पहले विभिन्न अखाड़ों के साधु स्नान करते हैं. सूरज की पहली किरण के साथ सबसे पहले जूना अखाड़ा, अटल, महानिर्वाणी और आह्वान अखाडों ने शाही स्नान कियािया है।..

Date : 15-01-2019


National Clean Air Programme to combat pollution launched, to be rolled out in 102 cities

The National Clean Air Programme aims to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 and PM10 by 20-30 per cent over the 2017 annual average levels by 2014.

Date : 11-01-2019


अगले पांच सालों में 102 शहरों की हवा होगी 30 फीसद तक साफ, ऐसा होगा सरकार का प्लानस्त : हर्षवर्धन

जागरण ब्यूरो, नई दिल्ली। वायु प्रदूषण के बढ़ते स्तर को देखते हुए सरकार ने इससे निपटने की अब एक देशव्यापी योजना बनाई है। इसके तहत अगले पांच सालों में प्रदूषण के स्तर को करीब 30 फीसद तक कम करने का दावा किया गया है। फिलहाल इस मुहिम के पहले चरण में दिल्ली सहित देश के 102 उन प्रदूषित शहरों को शामिल किया गया है, जो पिछले कुछ सालों से प्रदूषण की सबसे ज्यादा चपेट में है। इनमें उत्तर प्रदेश के भी 15 शहरों को शामिल कि

Date : 11-01-2019


मोदी ही करेंगे देश का नेतृत्व, विरोधी होंगे पस्त : हर्षवर्धन

लवली प्रोफेशनल युनिवर्सिटी में हो रही 106वीं इंडियन साइंस कांग्रेस के उद्घाटन के लिए प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी तीन जनवरी को फगवाड़ा पहुंच रहे हैं जिसकी तैयारियों का जायजा लेने के लिए केंद्रीय विज्ञान और तकनीकी मंत्री हर्षवर्धन आज आदमपुर एयरपोर्ट पर पहुंचे।

Date : 03-01-2019


National Clean Air Programme launched by Dr Harsh Vardhan in New Delhi

"Collaborative and participatory approach involving relevant Central Ministries, State Governments, local bodies and other Stakeholders with focus on all sources of pollution forms the crux of the Programme." said the Union Environment Minister.

Date : 11-01-2019


106th Indian Science Congress: PM Modi adds Jai Anusandhan to Jai Jawan slogan

Modi was delivering the inaugural address at the 106th session of the Indian Science Congress at the Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara. The PM said that research was the only way to make India a world leader.

Date : 04-01-2019


प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने ‘जय जवान जय किसान, जय विज्ञान’ में ‘जय अनुसंधान’ जोड़ा

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री व अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी के प्रसिद्ध नारों में आज यह नया नारा जोड़ दिया प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने ‘जय अनुसंधान’ का नया नारा दिया है. उन्होंने पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री के प्रसिद्ध नारे ‘जय जवान जय किसान’ और पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी के नारे ‘जय विज्ञान’ में आज ‘जय अनुसंधान’ जोड़ दिया.

Date : 04-01-2019


COP24: 7 points India made while committing to Paris climate agreement principles

India's statement at UN's ongoing climate change conference 2018 (COP24) was made by AK Mehta, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, on behalf of Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan late December 12 night.

Date : 13-12-2018

India is leading from front in handling all global environmental concerns: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Union Science and Technology, Environment and Forests Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said India has become an inspirational example in handling environmental challenges especially reducing carbon emissions and generating green energies.

Date : 24-12-2018

Harsh Vardhan dedicates ITCOocean complex to Vajpayee

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the newly constructed International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean) complex at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) here on Saturday.

Date : 22-12-2018
Source : UNI :

Technology Development Board invites MSMEs, innovators for ‘National Awards’

Technology Development Board (TDB)-a statutory body under ‘Department of Science & Technology’, Government of India will present ‘National Awards’ to several industrialists, MSMEs and innovators for successful commercialization of indigenous technology.

Date : 21-12-2018
Source : KNN News :