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Netas duping dalits and tribals?-Subodh Varma

-The Hindu   Governments of all hues at the Center and state levels have always claimed to be working for uplift of dalits and tribals, two of the most deprived sections in India. Together, they comprise nearly a quarter of India's population. Yet progress has been slow and patchy despite decades of affirmative action. Why?  Part of the answer lies in gross neglect and insincerity of political rulers - this is the conclusion...

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Gay count at 25 lakh

-PTI India has an estimated 25 lakh gay population and about 7 per cent of them are HIV-infected, the government today told the Supreme Court. “The population of MSM (men who have sex with men) is estimated to be 25 lakh in India,” the government said in its affidavit filed in the court, citing figures of the National Aids Control programme. The affidavit, filed by the Health ministry, said it is planning to...

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Govt report on farms calls for reforms to boost investment

-The Hindu Business Line A Government report has called for enhancing investment in agriculture and leveraging technology to boost the country's farm sector growth in the years ahead. The report ‘State of Indian Agriculture 2011-12,' released by the Agriculture Ministry on Tuesday, called for institutional reforms in research set up to make it more accountable and geared towards delivery, conservation of natural resources such as water and land among others. “Achieving a 8-9...

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NRHM to soon become National Health Mission by Aarti Dhar

The government proposes to convert the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) into a National Health Mission to provide Health care to the urban poor also, in the course of the 12th Plan. Universal access to free generic essential medicines in public Health institutions in a phased and time-bound manner will be ensured. Announcing major initiatives to provide universal Healthcare, President Pratibha Patil on Monday said the government would endeavour to increase both...

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AIDAN proposes another pricing model for essential drugs by Khomba Singh

A non-government organisation campaigning for cheaper essential drugs has proposed an alternative pricing model that seeks to fix retail prices at the average price of all brands in a segment.  The proposal of the All India Drug Action Network (AIDAN) is being examined by the department of pharmaceuticals (DoP), an official said. AIDAN says its new pricing mechanism, which excludes brands that account for the top 20% by sales, will make...

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