Why is strengthening fisheries extension services crucial? | Explained

Why is strengthening fisheries extension services crucial? | Explained

The story so far: India possesses diverse fisheries resources that provide livelihood opportunities to approximately three crore fishers and fish farmers. The country has witnessed an 83% increase in the national fish production since 2013-14, that stands at a record 175 lakh tons in 2022-23. With 75% of this coming from inland fisheries, India is … Read more

India yet to realise the full potential of digital health; crucial to develop models for their extension to rural India: DCGI – ET HealthWorld

India yet to realise the full potential of digital health; crucial to develop models for their extension to rural India: DCGI – ET HealthWorld

Mumbai: As digital technology is dominating the discourse of contemporary and future healthcare solutions, the Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) has stressed that India is yet to fully realise that potential and it is crucial to develop models that ensure Digital Health solutions extend to rural India.” “Currently, most digital health solutions are concentrated … Read more

Ambulance crews ‘faced crucial delays’ putting on PPE in Covid

Ambulance crews ‘faced crucial delays’ putting on PPE in Covid

Mark Tilley Mark Tilley worked as an ambulance technician in south-east England through the first two waves of the pandemic Ambulance crews faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients in the pandemic because of the time it took to put on protective equipment, the Covid inquiry has been told. Ambulance technician Mark Tilley appeared … Read more

Youth have a crucial role to play in achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, says Governor Abdul Nazeer

Youth have a crucial role to play in achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, says Governor Abdul Nazeer

Governor S, Abdul Nazeer and VIT-AP University Chancellor G. Viswanathan presenting certificates to graduates at the fourth convocation of the institution in Amaravati of Guntur district, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on Saturday said youth had a crucial role to play in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047 … Read more

Regulatory oversight crucial as mHealth apps transform healthcare delivery : GlobalData – ET HealthWorld

Regulatory oversight crucial as mHealth apps transform healthcare delivery : GlobalData – ET HealthWorld

London: Mobile health (mHealth) applications have emerged as powerful tools in transforming healthcare delivery and empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being. These apps, when regulated effectively, not only enhance patient outcomes but also contribute significantly to the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services. With the increasing adoption of mHealth apps, regulatory frameworks play … Read more

Water from Cauvery, due from Karnataka to T.N., crucial for standing kuruvai crops: CM Stalin writes to Union Minister

Water from Cauvery, due from Karnataka to T.N., crucial for standing kuruvai crops: CM Stalin writes to Union Minister

File photograph used for representational purposes only Pointing out that Tamil Nadu’s share of about 22.54 TMC of Cauvery water from Karnataka, has not been realised, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, requesting him to direct the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to issue directions to Karnataka to release … Read more

Period tracking apps: Data protection laws and monitoring crucial – ET HealthWorld

Period tracking apps: Data protection laws and monitoring crucial – ET HealthWorld

By Nisha Kumari and Avantika New Delhi: Menstrual cycle monitoring apps have become incredibly popular among women worldwide in recent years. Built with the aim to give better awareness to women on the date and duration of their menstrual cycles, and ovulation period for people planning for a baby, or who want to prevent pregnancy … Read more

Minimising human disturbance crucial to protect bears outside wildlife reserves: study 

Minimising human disturbance crucial to protect bears outside wildlife reserves: study 

The study found that sloth bears avoided areas with high forest fragmentation. | Photo Credit: Kalyan Varma A new study has found that maintaining forest cover and preventing fragmentation of habitats while minimising human disturbance is crucial for long-term conservation of bears outside protected wildlife reserves across India. Scientists from Bengaluru-based Centre for Wildlife Studies, … Read more