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Tamil Nadu Health Department Wins UN Award for ‘Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam’ Scheme

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Tamil Nadu’s Health and Family Welfare Department has been awarded the prestigious ‘UN Interagency Task Force Awards (UNIATF) for 2024’ for its flagship healthcare initiative, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam. The award, announced under the category of Ministries of Health, recognizes the state’s exemplary efforts in addressing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through innovation and technology. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, in a press release on Monday, celebrated the recognition, emphasizing that the scheme has significantly improved access to healthcare for vulnerable populations by delivering comprehensive home-based services. The programme strengthens the health system for NCDs at all levels, providing treatment and follow-up care directly to beneficiaries’ doorsteps. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lauded the success of Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, which has benefitted over 1.80 crore people, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He praised the initiative for transforming lives and delivering essential healthcare to the masses. The Chief Minister also congratulated the Health Department, including its doctors, nurses, and staff, for their relentless efforts in making the scheme a success. Minister Subramanian hailed the award as a validation of the department’s work and a motivation to continue addressing NCD challenges. He noted that the recognition would inspire further efforts toward improving control rates and managing complications related to NCDs. The UNIATF awards are granted annually to acknowledge outstanding contributions in NCD and mental health management. Tamil Nadu’s Health Department was one of 14 global organizations honored at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York on September 25. Source: The Hindu

Maharashtra Govt Alleges Injustice to State Students in NEET Exam Results; Seeks Cancellation

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The Maharashtra government has demanded the immediate cancellation of last month’s NEET exam results, citing injustice to students from the state. Several aspirants of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG), conducted on May 5 at 4,750 centers in 571 cities, previously alleged that mark inflation led to a record 67 candidates achieving the top rank, including six from the same exam center in Haryana. The results were declared on June 4. The National Testing Agency (NTA) denied any irregularities, attributing the high scores to changes in NCERT textbooks and grace marks for time lost at exam centers. Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif stated, “The NEET exams were probably conducted after taking money. The results are such that no student of Maharashtra will get admission for the MBBS course in government or private colleges in the state.” He mentioned that many parents have approached him regarding the issue and that the state might approach the court for resolution. NEET-UG is the qualifying entrance exam for various medical and dental courses, with over 80,000 MBBS seats available in more than 540 medical colleges across India. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called for an investigation into the alleged irregularities, stating, “First the NEET exam paper was leaked and now the students allege that there has been a scam in its results as well.” Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin also criticized NEET, claiming it undermines social justice and federalism. He highlighted issues like question paper leaks, clustering of toppers at specific centers, and mathematically improbable grace marks as major concerns.  

Tamil Nadu Half-Yearly Exams 2023 Postponed; New Schedule Announced

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In response to the aftermath of Cyclone ‘Michaung,’ the Tamil Nadu government has officially declared the postponement of the half-yearly examinations for state-run and government-aided schools. Initially slated to commence on December 11, Chief Minister M K Stalin directed the deferment across the state to accommodate the recent challenges faced by educational institutions. The School Education Department swiftly formulated a revised timetable, rescheduling the half-yearly exams for classes 6 to 12 to take place from December 13 to 22. This adjustment aims to provide students and schools with sufficient time to recover from the disruptions caused by the cyclonic weather conditions. In the wake of Cyclone ‘Michaung,’ schools in Chennai, Chengelpet, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts had been closed from December 4 to 9. The government allocated a fund of ₹1.90 crore to address the aftermath, focusing on activities such as cleaning school premises affected by heavy rains and flooding in the aforementioned districts. With schools set to reopen on December 11, the government has scheduled the distribution of textbooks and notebooks on December 12. This initiative is specifically aimed at assisting students who may have lost or damaged their study materials during the adverse weather conditions. A key factor influencing the decision to postpone the exams is the realization that students cannot adequately prepare without their study materials. Consequently, a collective decision was made to reschedule exams uniformly across all districts, maintaining a common question paper throughout Tamil Nadu.