-Moneycontrol.com During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant reduction was observed in the total number of drug resistant TB patients started on treatment as compared to 2019. In 2020 and 2021, there was also a reduction of 14 and 9 percent respectively in the number multiple drug resistant TB patients put on treatment India recorded a total of 19,33,381 new and relapsed tuberculosis patients in 2021 marking a rise of 19 percent over...
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1.15 Crore Houses Sanctioned Under PM Housing Scheme, Says Government
-PTI/ NDTV.com Of the total houses sanctioned under PM Awas Yojana-Urban, 94.79 lakh have been grounded for construction and 56.20 lakh units have been completed, said Hardeep Singh Puri. New Delhi: Over 1.15 crore houses have been sanctioned for construction under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) across the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said that out of the total...
More »India eyes river basin plantation to meet climate goal -Jayashree Nandi
-Hindustan Times These plantations will include riverfront development programmes, afforestation, and agroforestry schemes, according to a report on the overview of detailed project Reports for rejuvenation of major rivers through forestry interventions prepared by the environment ministry. New Delhi: India intends to grow plantations over 4,68,222 sq km, an area larger than the entire state of Rajasthan, by 2027 in 13 major river basins to meet its international commitment to sequester carbon...
More »Heat Waves Sweep Across India -Aathira Perincherry
-The Wire Science * Many regions in India, including the north and the centre, are currently reporting hotter weather thanks to heat waves. * The IMD has forecast ‘severe’ heat wave conditions for the next three days over parts of Rajasthan. Heat waves will also prevail over areas of Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Telangana. * According to the government, the IMD’s predictive power to forecast heatwaves has increased significantly over the years. Kochi: Many...
More »COVID-19 resurgence: Cases rise in China, Europe and New Zealand -Taran Deol
-Down to Earth Hong Kong and New Zealand facing huge waves; situation in Hong Kong similar to India delta wave The COVID-19 pandemic is again rearing its head on the opposite sides of Eurasia after a lull, with both, China and Europe reporting a rise in cases, according to media Reports. New Zealand too is facing a resurgence in cases. China recorded 5,280 new cases March 16, 2022, which is a more than...
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