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CBSE ‘Sugar Boards’: Combating Childhood Obesity

CBSE ‘Sugar Boards’: Combating Childhood Obesity and Diabetes On 14th May 2025, the CBSE mandated all affiliated schools to establish ‘Sugar Boards’ to educate students about the hidden dangers of excessive sugar consumption and deceptive food marketing. The initiative focuses on improving food awareness among children and encouraging healthier lifestyle choices at an early age. It also aims to reduce the growing burden of obesity, diabetes and other lifestyle

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 On 10th March 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until December 2028. Rebranded as JJM 2.0, the mission shifts focus from mere infrastructure creation to sustainable service delivery and utility-based water governance. The renewed phase emphasizes reliable water supply, long-term maintenance, digital monitoring and stronger village-level accountability to ensure that rural tap-water systems remain functional over time

Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025

Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025 Released by the Ministry of External Affairs in October 2025, this draft Bill seeks to replace the outdated Emigration Act, 1983. It aims to modernize migration governance, enhance the welfare of Indian workers abroad, and curb irregular migration and human trafficking. Key Provision Details Defining Returnees The Bill defines a “returnee” as an Indian national returning after 182 da

National Task Force on Students’ Mental Health

National Task Force on Students’ Mental Health On March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of India constituted a National Task Force (NTF) to address the “disturbing pattern” of student suicides in educational institutions. The Court highlighted the lack of robust legal and institutional frameworks and emphasised the need for a holistic approach to student well-being. The issue is linked to academic pressure, competitive environments, weak counselling systems and inadequa

Global Burden of Disease Study 2023: India’s Health Transitions

Global Burden of Disease Study 2023: India’s Health Transitions Published in The Lancet, the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 reveals a major shift in India’s health profile. The country is witnessing a transition from a disease burden dominated by communicable diseases to one increasingly shaped by Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). NCDs now cause nearly two-thirds of global deaths, and India reflects this broader trend. While India has made progress in longevity and c

Social Welfare: Health, Education, and Inclusion

Social Welfare: Health, Education, and Inclusion Human capital development remains central to the “Second Kartavya”, with focus on health, education, care services and inclusion. The social welfare push aims to strengthen healthcare capacity, support elderly care, promote medical value tourism and improve women’s participation in STEM education. Scheme / Focus Area Details Allied Health Professionals The budget proposes creation