UNICEF MAHARASHTRA
Amend Pocso, decriminalise consensual sex of those above 16: Unicef Report
This comes after Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked lawmakers on Saturday to address the “growing concern” on the criminalisation of adolescents, who engage in consensual sexual activity, under the Act that fixes the minimum age of consent at 18. He had said that the POCSO Act criminalises all sexual activity for those under 18 years.
Panchayati Raj Day: Maharashtra govt to hold Bal Sabhas for children in villages on April 24
As per an official statement, every gram panchayat will organise Bal Sabhas for children in the age group of 11 to 18 years, presided by a sarpanch to discuss issues concerning them, hear their opinions and take necessary decisions.
UN team in India helping authorities to address COVID-19 and misinformation, says top official
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, told reporters at the daily press briefing on Monday that the UN team in India is working to promote the Secretary-General's ‘Verified' campaign, which was launched last year to deliver trusted information and life-saving advice amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sent 3,000 oxygen concentrators to help India: UNICEF
It is supporting the procurement and installation of 25 oxygen plants for hospitals in the Northeast and Maharashtra, and the installation of more than 70 thermal scanners at various ports of entry nationwide, it said.
UN stands ready to step up support to India: UN chief Guterres on 'horrific' COVID outbreak
Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq had told reporters at the daily press briefing on Wednesday that the UN team in India, led by Resident Coordinator Renata Lok Dessallien, is supporting the authorities' response to the pandemic by providing equipment and supplies, including to local governments.
UN agencies procuring 7,000 oxygen concentrators, COVID-19 testing machines, PPEs for India: UN spokesperson
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) are procuring equipment and supplies, including 7,000 oxygen concentrators and 500 nasal devices for oxygen supply, as well as oxygen generating plants, COVID-19 testing machines, and personal protective kits, Deputy Spokesman for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
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Why are India's leading pollsters conducting poultry surveys?
AMI, a leader in electoral surveys, was mandated by Chennai-based Tagros Chemicals to conduct a market study prior to the launch of its insecticidal application for birds in poultry coops.
India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive; Harsh Vardhan assures people on safety of vaccine
Vardhan said that free vaccine would be provided in the first phase to the most prioritised beneficiaries, including one crore healthcare and two crore frontline workers.
WhatsApp, CyberPeace Foundation jointly unveil online safety programme for children, educators
WhatsApp said CyberPeace Foundation will train teachers, parents and students using a co-created curriculum to increase online safety for children in consultation with UNICEF and state police authorities. At the end of these training sessions, the participants will create a 'CyberPeace Club' for creating a 'repository' of guidance that other students can refer to for boosting online child safety.
Remdesivir shortage in Maharashtra public hospitals
State governments typically coordinate drug orders for public hospitals, where most Covid-19 patients are treated. In some states, including Gujarat and Delhi, the city with the most cases, public hospitals have their own procurement systems.
After getting flak for pledging support to UNICEF, Saif & Kareena announce donation to PM-CARES, Maha CM relief fund
Unlike their Bollywood counterparts, the couple had initially pledged support to UNICEF.
Nearly half of those who grew up in child care institutions without a job: Study
The analysis is based on a study conducted in five states —Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
View: The whole concept of CSR needs rethinking
Allocating some profits to green, rural or other social causes is no indicator of responsibility or ethics.
Do India's newly added districts yield desired governance results?
India has added 87 new districts since 2011 as states are keen on smaller administrative units.
How water scarcity put paid to good morning squads’ efforts
Determined foot soldiers used a mix of social pressure, health education and coercion to get the recalcitrant in line. But lack of water remains a deterrent.
India suffering worst water crisis in history, says Niti report
The report, titled 'Composite Water Management Index' released by Minister for Water Resources Nitin Gadkari, further said the crisis is only going to get worse.
High yield onions grown from night soil manure: ICAR
The research has enthused the tribal development department of Maharashtra that is now planning to get companies in the state that would collect this manure and sell it to the farmers.
No toilets for Dalits in open defecation-free Maharashtra village?
The village was declared open defecation free under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) last year .
Swachh Bharat Mission a lost opportunity, reduced to toilet counting: Expert
The Prime Minister's effort is "sincere" but SBM has remained "just a government scheme", he said addressing a FEJI and UNICEF organised WASH.
SWM a lost opportunity, reduced to toilet counting: Expert
"Lots of people say sanitation was discovered in India two years ago but that is not true. The country's sanitation programme was developed in 1986 by Rajiv Gandhi.
Poverty, illiteracy await disadvantaged kids: UNICEF
The report notes that significant progress has been made in saving children's lives, getting them into school and lifting people out of poverty.
India's vaccination programme to reach 90% within 3 years: Union Health Minister J P Nadda
'Mission Indradhanush', launched by Nadda in 2014, aims to immunise children against seven vaccine preventable diseases.
Government holding back malnutrition survey data due to poor Gujarat figures, alleges opposition
Officials said the report has been ready since last year but the government is not convinced about the methods used in the survey and its findings.
Government to form roadmap to address stunting in tribal children
Government will prepare a roadmap for improving access of tribal children to food, health and sanitation in view of high level of stunting.
IDBI Bank joins UNICEF for safe water, hygiene in 400 Maharashtra, UP schools
UNICEF and IDBI Bank have entered into a partnership to provide safe drinking water and sanitation to 80,000 children in 400 schools
Maharashtra government signs MoU with Jamshedji Tata Trust, UNICEF
Maharashtra government's Women and Child Development department today said it has signed a MoU with the Jamshedji Tata Trust and UNICEF.
India faces severe water crisis: Solve major disputes, clean rivers on priority
From water-sharing conflicts to failed clean-up attempts to interlinking, India's rivers could do with some farsighted management.
Government mulling 'national standards' for schools' performance
The move assumes significance in light of reports which suggest that learning outcome is still far from satisfactory in both primary and upper primary classes.
Uttar Pradesh govt okays a slew of proposals
"Decision to extend its term will be taken on the basis of results achieved and officers and staff will be appointed on deputation," the spokesman said.
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