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India and World Bank signs a deal to strengthen health systems in Meghalaya

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The Indian government and the World Bank have signed a $40 million project to improve the quality of health services in Meghalaya and strengthen the state’s capacity to handle future health emergencies, including the covid-19 pandemic. The Meghalaya Health Systems Strengthening Project will enhance the management and governance capabilities of the state and its health facilities; expand the design and coverage of the state’s health insurance program; improve the quality of health services through certification and better human resource systems; and enable efficient access to medicines and diagnostics. The finance ministry in a statement said, “All 11 districts of the state will benefit from the project. It will also benefit health sector staff at the primary and secondary levels by strengthening their planning and management capabilities and building their clinical skills. The project will enable women to better utilize healthcare services at the community level,” The finance ministry further said strengthening and expanding health care systems is a priority for the government and the project will enhance the management and quality of health services in the state. “It will also help expand the coverage of health services and make it accessible and affordable to the poor and vulnerable in the state,” it added. The agreement was signed by Rajat Kumar Mishra, additional secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs on behalf of the government of India, Ramkumar S, Joint Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare on behalf of the Government of Meghalaya; and Junaid Ahmad, Country Director, India on behalf of the World Bank. The project will help strengthen the effectiveness of Meghalaya’s health insurance program known as the Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) – which currently covers 56% of the households. With its merger into the national Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PMJAY), MHIS now plans to offer a more comprehensive package and cover 100% of the households. “This will reduce barriers to accessing hospital services and preventing catastrophic out-of-pocket costs for poor families,” the finance ministry said. Improved health services may also lead to an incremental increase in bio-medical waste. Any improper management of wastes including bio-medical waste and other hazardous wastes such as plastic waste and e-waste poses environmental risks. The project will invest in improving the overall ecosystem for bio-medical waste management (both solid and liquid waste). It will include segregation, disinfection, and collection while safeguarding the environment and improving the quality of health service and patient safety. Source: Mint

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Good governance must percolate down to the lowest level: Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu

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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday emphasised that good governance must percolate right down to the bottom level, according to an official statement. Presiding over the 67th annual meeting of general body of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) here through video-conferencing, he said that the govt. has been making policies and designing programmes that are intended to enhance the standard of living of the people by fast-tracking development. Naidu said the IIPA, as a premier institution dedicated to the idea and practice of public administration, must play a pivotal role in bridging the capacity gaps within the delivery system, said the statement issued by the Personnel Ministry. “IIPA is a fit organization to catalyse the new wave of governance reforms in the country,” he added. Referring to the varied initiatives by the govt., like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Ayushman Bharat and also the recently announced 100 lakh crore national infrastructure master plan ‘Gati Shakti’, Naidu said India is clearly on a transformative path. “We are focusing on people, their hopes and aspirations, their needs and entitlements, their duties and responsibilities. We are making each Indian an active agent of social change,” he added. The government is involving the private sector and also the civil society in a very big way as partners in shaping the India of tomorrow, he said. In his address, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said that during a landmark decision, the IIPA membership, which was earlier open only to retired officers, has now been thrown open even to the serving officers. The government, he said, will train 2 crore government servants from top to bottom and not only the top civil servants for capacity-building of civil servants. He said that despite the crippling effects of COVID-19, IIPA has not only being successful in conducting 66 training programme in 2020-21 and trained 8,353 officials, but it’s also completed 60 research studies and conducted 46 webinars on topics of current relevance, the statement said. Source: PIB

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Delhi schools reopen for all classes with 50 pc capacity from today.

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The schools in Delhi resume for all classes with 50% limit from Monday after the COVID-19 pandemic turned out to be less serious. As per the Directorate of Education circular, heads of schools ought to guarantee that students go to the school only with parental consent. It is to guarantee that close to 50 percent of the students to be called to schools. As the circular mentioned, the time table is to be made as per the capacity/occupancy limit of the classrooms/Labs following COVID appropriate behavior. Since the circumstance differs from one school to another, the school timetable might be stumbled to try not to swarm in the study halls and at the school’s fundamental passageway/leave door. The mid-day breaks may likewise be stumbled to abstain from swarming. The blended mode of teaching learning process (online and offline) ought to be proceeded, according to the circular. Coronavirus Appropriate Behavior (CAB) ought to be completely continued in all schools, as indicated by the circular. “District Administration should be requested to properly cordon off the area of the vaccination/ration distribution/ testing centres running in schools to prevent intermingling of students with persons visiting these centres. In case, it is not possible to segregate such centres from the school, the District Authorities may be requested to shift such centres to any other suitable location. Further, the District Administration may be requested not to deploy teachers in COVID duties as they will be required in teaching-learning activities,” the circular said. Schools in the national capital re-opened for classes IX to XII on September 1 after a drawn out conclusion because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Hindustan Times

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui quits OTT platforms says it’s become a dumping ground for redundant shows.

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Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will quit working in productions made for the OTT platforms. He called the online platforms ‘a dumping ground for redundant shows’. In the past few years, there has been a surge in content on streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime, Hotstar and Netflix. Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who was recently nominated in the Best Actor category at the International Emmy Awards for his role in Netflix’s Serious Men, has quit OTT platforms. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the actor revealed the same and said, “The platform has become a dumping ground for redundant shows. We either have shows that don’t deserve to be seen in the first place. Or sequels to shows that have nothing more to say.” Nawazuddin further talked about why he decided to not work in shows on digital platforms and what changed post he starred in Netflix’s Sacred Games. “When I did Sacred Games for Netflix, there was an excitement and challenge around the digital medium. New talent was being given a chance Now that freshness is gone,” said the actor. He added, “It’s become dhanda (racket) for big production houses and actors who are now so-called stars on the OTT platform. Major film producers in Bollywood have cut lucrative deals with all the big players in the OTT field. Producers get whopping amounts to create unlimited content. Quantity has killed quality.” Nawazuddin Siddiqui now finds shows on OTT platforms ‘unbearable’. “When I can’t bear to watch them how can I bear to be in them? Yeh star system bade parde ko kha gaya (this star system killed the big screen). Now we have so-called stars on OTT claiming big money and throwing tantrums like Bollywood A-listers. They forget content is king. Woh zamana chala gaya when stars ruled. Before this lockdown and the digital domination, A-listers would release their films in 3,000 theatres across the country. People had no choice but to see them. Now they have unlimited choices,” concluded the actor. Source: India Today

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New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022-Virtual

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New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022 After a grand success of ArdorComm NEW NORMAL – EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2021, GURUGRAM, We are pleased to announce yet another journey of NEW NORMAL – ELSA series . ArdorComm Media Group , a growing media organisation in India, invites you to join another series of India’s first ‘NEW NORMAL’ event EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS on 7th & 8th January 2022. The Summit’s theme will focus on ‘Empowering Education Community for Socio-Digital Transformation’. During this unprecedented times, Indian education community have set an incredible example of excellence in front of the whole world by adapting changes, transforming, re-skilling & re-inventing. The event will celebrate the success stories of all educators who have tirelessly and fiercely worked for the betterment of the current teaching-learning scenario. ArdorComm Media would like to honor the trend setters, innovators, education leaders, institutions and organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector; despite the tough times we faced since last two years. The Summit will witness who’s who from apex government bodies, academicians & educators from universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools, K-12 & Pre-schools, experts from corporate, EdTech companies & startups. Deliberating, showcasing & presenting best & next practices in school, higher, skill & technical education. Key Discussion Points Day 1- Higher Education The Rise of Lifelong Learning in the ‘New Normal’ Era. Bridging the Urban-Rural Digital Divide Through Mobilizing Technology. The Importance of Transnational Programmes in the Internationalization of Higher Education. How Can R&D & Innovation Play a Central Role in Economic Growth & Job Creation. Day 2- School Education Redefining The Role Of Schools And Education In The New Normal. Can Group Analysis and Social Interactions Flourish In a Virtual/Hybrid Education Ecosystem?. Digital Textbooks Vs Regular Textbooks. Physical & Extra-curricular activities vital for holistic development. Participation From Governement Dignitaries | Academicians | Educators | Corporate | EdTech | Startups | HRs Key Highlights Days 0 SESSIONS 0 + SPEAKERS 0 + SCHOOLS 0 + HIGHER EDUCATION 0 + GOVERNMENT DIGNITARIES 0 + CORPORATE 0 + EDTECH STARTUPS 0 + Eminent Speakers Our Partners PRESENTING PARTNER POWERED BY PARTNER SILVER PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNERS ASSOCIATE PARTNERS ASSOCIATE PARTNERS SCHOOL PARTNER PRE-SCHOOL PARTNER OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION HEALTH & WELLNESS HUMAN RESOURCE GOVERNANCE MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT & ART AGENDA Time Higher Education : 1st Day K-12 : 2nd Day 9:30 – 11.00 AM Inaugural Session Opening Session 11:00 – 11:15 AM Networking Tea Networking Tea 11:15 – 12:15 PM Panel 1:- The Rise of Lifelong Learning in the ‘New Normal’ Era. Panel 1:- Redefining The Role Of Schools And Education In The New Normal. 12:15 – 12:30 PM Industry Speech (10 mins) Industry Speech (10 mins) 12:30 – 12:45 PM Industry Speech (10 mins) Industry Speech (10 mins) 12:45 -1:45 PM Panel 2:- Bridging the Urban-Rural Digital Divide Through Mobilizing Technology. Panel 2:- Can Group Analysis and Social Interactions Flourish In a Virtual/Hybrid Education Ecosystem?. 1:45 – 2:30 PM Lunch Lunch 2:30 – 3:30 PM Panel 3:- The Importance of Transnational Programmes in the Internationalization of Higher Education. Panel 3:- Digital Textbooks Vs Regular Textbooks.​ 3:30 – 3:45 PM Industry Speech (10 mins) Industry Speech (10 mins) 3:45 – 4:00 PM Industry Speech (10 mins) Industry Speech (10 mins) 4:00 – 5:00 PM Roundtable:- How Can R&D & Innovation Play a Central Role in Economic Growth & Job Creation. Roundtable:- Physical & Extra-curricular activities vital for holistic development. 5:00 – 5:15 PM Networking Tea Networking Tea 5:15 – 6:00 PM Valedictory & Award Ceremony Valedictory & Award Ceremony EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2022 Indian Educators, Academicians, Institutions, EdTech companies & Startups have set an incredible example of excellence in front of the whole world during this unprecedented times, by adapting changes, transforming, re-skilling & re-inventing, ArdorComm Media, a growing media company in India has announced India’s 1st New Normal event as ‘EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2022’ to recognize & felicitate the exemplary contributions and innovative initiatives taken by the Preschools, Schools, Higher educational institutions, and the Corporate associated with the education sector. ArdorComm Media would like to honor the Trend setters, Innovators, Education Leaders, Institutions and Organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector; despite the tough times we faced since last one and a half year. Ardorcomm Media Awards 2022 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, and Ed-tech companies that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. The prestigious award will bring recognition and visibility for an institution/ organization across the sector. This summit will bring together the top notch industry leaders and key decision makers from the education sector, to enrich the community by sharing their insights and knowledge with the stakeholders, which will eventually bring a paradigm shift in the education sphere within various parts of the country. Award Nomination Form – Terms & Conditions: The nomination form should briefly state a concise statement about the eligibility nominee deserves an award. There is a nominal award nomination fee ranging INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 (excluding taxes) for different categories. (See the details in Award page section). The nomination fee is refundable incase not selected for the Awards (excluding applicable taxes & processing fee, i.e. INR 1000 only). Kindly make sure that you keep your updated profile & payment transaction details ready before proceeding with filling the nomination form. The assessment & evaluation process will be conducted by the selection committee & the respected jury members. The assessment process is reliable & authentic. Eligibility is based on the evaluation of the nominee’s overall portfolio and work that have transformed the education industry. (Committee & the jury will ref check the submitted nomination form, details present on the website & social media posts). Once the assessment process is complete, the winners will receive a confirmation mail & Award Ceremony Invite mail on the shared email id as filled in the nomination form.   Please Note: We sincerely appeal that post submission not to make any

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Facebook’s brand name changed to ‘Meta’

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Facebook is now called Meta, the corporate said on Thursday, during a rebrand that focuses on building the “metaverse,” a shared virtual environment that it bets are going to be the successor to the mobile internet. The name change comes because the world’s largest social media company battles criticisms from lawmakers and regulators over its market power, algorithmic decisions and therefore the policing of abuses on its services. CEO Mark Zuckerberg, speaking at the company’s live-streamed virtual and augmented reality conference, said the new name reflected its work investing within the metaverse, instead of its namesake social media service, which can still be called Facebook. “Right now, our brand is so tightly linked to at least one product that it can’t possibly represent everything that we’re doing today, including within the future,” said Zuckerberg. The company, which has invested heavily in augmented and computer game said the change would compile its different apps and technologies under one new brand. It said it might not change its corporate structure. The tech giant, which reports about 2.9 billion monthly users, has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years from global lawmakers and regulators. Zuckerberg said the new name ‘Meta,’ coming from the Greek word for “beyond,” symbolized there was always more to create. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Thursday tweeted out a special definition “referring to itself or to the conventions of its genre; self-referential.” Zuckerberg also added that the new name also reflects that over time, users won’t got to use Facebook to use the company’s other services. Source: Reuters

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“Ready With NEET-UG 2021 Results”, Says NTA To The SC

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday sought an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court (SC) regarding its plea against a High Court order directing it not to declare the NEET-UG 2021 results. The HC directed the NTA to conduct a re-examination for two aspirants whose question papers and OMR sheets got mixed during the examination at a centre in Maharashtra. The Bombay High Court on October 20, 2021, directed the NTA to hold fresh exams for the two aspirants and declare their results along with the entire NEET-UG 2021 results. NEET-UG 2021 was conducted on September 12, 2021, for admissions to undergraduate medical courses and colleges. The incident of the test booklet and OMR sheet mix up took place at the examination centre between aspirants Vaishanavi Bhopali and Abhishek Shivaji. Upon hearing this, the HC ruled that they should be given a fresh opportunity to reappear for the exams. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana was informed about the urgency of the matter by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the NTA, saying that the declaration of the results is halted due to the order of the high court. The court asked the law officer to mention the case before the bench that has been hearing these cases, and on being told that the matter was a fresh one, the bench agreed to consider an urgent listing. “The declaration of the results of the NEET exam has been stayed at the behest of two students. I am requesting the hearing tomorrow,” the law officer submitted before the bench, also comprising Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli. “We will see,” said the bench. The NTA, in its appeal, said that the NEET (UG), 2021 Examination for more than 16 lakh candidates was conducted on September 12, and due to the high court’s order, it has not been able “to declare their results even though the same is ready for declaration”. “The delay in declaration of Result of NEET (UG) 2021 will affect and further delay the subsequent process of admission to Undergraduate Medical Courses i.e. MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS Courses,” it said in the plea. The high court also directed that the NTA “shall give 48 hrs clear notices to the Petitioners about the date of examination and the centre allotted to the Petitioners”. Source: The article has been published by Indian Express with edits from the ArdorComm News Network Team.

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Do Indian Companies Provide Menstrual Leaves To Their Women Employees?

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We have always heard the term that India is a ‘developing’ country. Is it really true? Well, with rapid advancements, increased social media use, knowledge exchange and digital education, the population is definitely adopting paradigm-shifting solutions. While some decisions are influenced by the wave of change in the West, some come as a result of mindset change and the evolution of people’s minds. In any country, equality, social change and multicultural advancements are some major parameters to consider before calling it modern or liberal. When it comes to women empowerment, India is still evolving. It has a long way to go. One of the most taboo subjects in India is to talk freely about menstruation. However, that is gradually changing in some parts of the country. In a revolutionary move, some companies in India have allowed women to have paid leaves during their menstrual cycle. How good is that? Also, India is not the only country to consider offering leaves to its female employees during their monthly cycle. Countries like Japan, South Korea and Italy have menstrual leave as a part of their female employee leave policy. Taking a foot forward in the same way, some companies in India are offering one or two leaves to their female staff members. Let’s get to know the companies that offer menstrual leaves. Swiggy – It is an online food delivery company in India that offers two days of monthly time off to their female food delivery staff members. Culture Machine – It is a Mumbai-based digital media startup that allows women to take a day off during the first day of their period. Mathrumbi – It is a Malayalam media organization that allows women to work from home or stay at home during the first day of their cycle. Magzter – It is a Chennai-based digital magazine platform that offers one day of paid leave to its women employees during their period. Wet and Dry – It is a Delhi-based feminine hygiene product maker that offers women two days off during their period. IndustryARC – It is a Hyderabad-based market research and consulting firm that allows women one or two days of paid leaves during their menstrual cycle. Zomato – It is a Gurugram-based food delivery company that allows its female staff members to take 10 days of paid leaves in a year during their period. Byju’s – It is India’s leading education app that grants women 12 period leaves in a year. In conclusion, it would be best to openly address issues and talks related to menstruation as it is a natural biological phenomenon. The notion of women being on their period should be normalized. Everyone should show empathy and respect for the changes that a woman is going through. Following the footsteps of the above mentioned companies, we look forward to more Indian and international companies offering paid leaves to women during their menstrual cycle to ensure their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Source: IndiaTimes

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UP: PM Modi Launches Health Scheme Along With Rs 5,200 Crore Development Projects In Varanasi

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Uttar Pradesh: PM Modi reached his parliamentary constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh (UP) on Monday to launch the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission – one of the largest pan-India schemes for strengthening the existing healthcare infrastructure. Along with initiating the start of the healthcare scheme, he also inaugurated multiple developmental projects worth Rs 5,200 for his constituency. The Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission has been launched with the aim to redefine, automate and strengthen existing healthcare policies in the country. It falls under the umbrella of the National Health Mission. After the pandemic, the country and its governments realised the shortcomings of the healthcare system and processes. Hence, to fill the gaps in the public healthcare infrastructure, with the main focus on primary and critical care facilities in both – rural and urban areas, the policy has been devised and launched pan-India. According to the current plan, the policy aims to provide support for 17,788 rural health and wellness centres in 10 high focus states. In addition, 11,024 urban health and wellness centres will be established in all the states. During his stay in UP, he also inaugurated nine medical colleges to boost the city’s healthcare scenario. The inauguration took place in a virtual ceremony from Siddharthnagar. The medical colleges built for Rs 2,329 crores are located in Siddharthnagar, Etah, Hardoi, Pratapgarh, Fatehpur, Deoria, Ghazipur, Mirzapur and Jaunpur districts. Out of all the nine colleges, eight are sanctioned under a centrally sponsored scheme, while one has entirely been made functional through the state government’s resources. Source: India TV

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