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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

HEALD Initiative:Promoting Liver Health and Prevention

HEALD Initiative: Promoting Liver Health and Prevention On 19th April 2025 (World Liver Day), the Union Government launched HEALD (Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention), a pioneering initiative spearheaded by the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS). Section Details Core Objectives Awareness & Prevention: Focuses on educating the public about liver diseases, particularly those linked to alco

India Skills Accelerator:Future-Proofing the Workforce

India Skills Accelerator: Future-Proofing the Workforce On 8th April 2025, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched the India Skills Accelerator in New Delhi. This public-private platform aims to build a systemic, future-ready workforce. The initiative focuses on aligning India’s workforce with emerging technological and industrial changes while strengthening long-term employability, innovation and economic compet

Nationwide Integration: Anganwadi Centres

Nationwide Integration: Anganwadi Centres & Poshan Tracker On 3rd April 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) achieved full integration of all Anganwadi Centres with the Poshan Tracker app, enhancing transparency for over 10 crore registered beneficiaries. Section Details Key Highlights and Reach Target Groups: Benefits children (0–6 years), pregnant women, and lactating mothers under Mission Poshan 2.0.

PM-YUVA 3.0

PM-YUVA 3.0 Launched on 11th March 2025 by the Ministry of Education, PM-YUVA 3.0 aims to cultivate a robust reading and writing culture among India’s youth while promoting national heritage. PT Facts Launch Date: 11 March 2025. Ministry: Ministry of Education. Full Form: YUVA — Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors. Purpose: Promotes reading, writing and mentorship among young authors. Theme: National heritage. Exam Focus: Youth development, literary