Bihar Affairs
Number of free drugs in government hospitals increased, says Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav
The number of essential drugs to be given free in the government hospitals has been increased from 387 to 611, deputy chief minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, who also holds the charge of Health department, said on Saturday after releasing a book with essential drugs list (EDL) and essential equipment list (EEL).
Among the essential medicines added are those used in treatment of cancer, hypertension, diabetes, kidney issues, stroke and infant and maternal health. State health Society executive directorSanjay Kumar Singhsaid the names of these drugs have been added to the Software from where government hospitals make their requisitions. He said for the new drugs,BiharMedical Services and Corporation Limited will float a tender and go for rate contract. Singh said the new drugs will be made available in the next three months.
National and International Affairs
Information Technology Exports from India
Government has taken various steps to increase the Information Technology export from the country as detailed below
Govt to set up separate wing of integrative medicine in all medical colleges and hospitals
The Union Government is working towards setting up a separate wing of integrative medicine in all medical colleges and hospitals.
The Central government is working towards setting up a separate wing for integrative medicine, an approach that combines conventional medicine with traditional treatments, in all the medical colleges and hospitals. Government has established 1,50,000 Health and wellness centres across platforms that promote meditation, , and all aspects and activities.
India plans to promote green tourism during G20 presidency
India plans to promote green tourism, open up to 50 new tourism destinations, and launch a publicity campaign in overseas markets during its presidency of the this year, officials said.
India will host more than 200 G20 meetings at over 50 locations during the year, including key tourist attractions in Rajasthan, Goa, and Jammu & Kashmir, as well as near thearchaeological site of Dholavira in Gujaratand other historical monuments, officials said.
The government is pushing green initiatives to promote responsible tourism in the country and authorities plan to ensure small businesses have the Resources for green investments and to create local jobs.
The government estimates that foreign tourist numbers could reach 15 million in 2024, contributing more than $30 billion in earnings.
Tourist inflows had fallen to close to seven million in 2021, based on Industry estimates, from 11 million in 2019.
India has already added new Airports, and provided online visa facilities for tourists from about 160 countries. The government also allows foreign investors to invest 100% in tourism related businesses.
India signs MoU with Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council
India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council (IMT-GT JBC), Malaysia to further promote the adoption of Energy Efficiency and sustainable practices in the region.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power, signed the (MoU) with the IMT-GT JBC Malaysia coinciding with the India Energy Week celebrations. The next meeting of the working group will be held in Gujarat.