21 jan
Digi Dhan Mela organized in Jaipur to spread awareness on cashless transactions
As part of the awareness campaign on cashless transactions, a Digi-Dhan Mela was organized today here at SMS Investment Ground. A large number of people from Jaipur and nearby areas turned up in the Mela. The public and private sector banks put up their stalls, where people were given information about the digital transactions. The officials manning the stalls also answered to the queries of the people. The participants were also informed about various platforms of digital transactions and the procedure to use it. The officials said that digital transactions are safe and there is no risk involved in it.
The State of Bank of India, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Canara Bank, PNB, Vijiya Bank, SBBJ, UCO, BOB, Allahabad Bank, HDFC, Axis and ICICI banks provided facilities of on the spot account opening at their stalls. They also helped the people in downloading their Apps for cashless transactions. Aadhaar Camp was also organized on the occasion, where people were given information about the importance of Aadhaar and the procedure to obtain it. To facilitate people to shift to the digital platforms, some telecom companies also put up their stalls, where SIM cards were distributed and people were taught about using mobile apps.
Indian Oil Corporation, IFFCO, Chambal Fertilizers and a few other companies also participated in the Mela. They informed people about their products and the procedure to purchase them using digital platforms. Government of Rajasthan put a “Digital Rajasthan“stall. The Project Manager Viplav Singh, deployed at the stall, told that software based video conferencing facility has been provided at E-Mitra kendras. This facility will help people to resolve their issues and talk to the concerned officials online. The information about various developmental schemes is also available on this software. He said that this tool will prove very useful for public redressal system.
The villagers found the Digi-Dhan Mela very fruitful as it helped in raising the level of their knowledge about the cashless transactions. Shri Prahlad, Shri Hemraj and Shri Kanha Ram from Phagi village found the Apps of the banks very useful. They suggested that internet facilities should be extended to the villages, so that these Apps could be used by villagers.
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Health Ministry to launch population based prevention, screening and control programme for five non-communicable diseases
Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) which are Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) such as heart attacks and stroke, Diabetes, Chronic Respiratory Diseases (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and Asthma) and Cancer inter alia account for over 60% of all mortality in India. Of these, nearly 55% are premature mortality. This imposes a financial and social cost on families and the country. According to the World Economic Forum, India stands to lose $ 4.58 trillion (Rs 311.94 trillion between 2012 and 2030 due to non-communicable diseases.
Since these conditions do not exhibit symptoms until complications set in, it is essential to detect them early. Early detection of NCDs not only enables onset of treatment but prevents high financial costs and suffering. For some cancers, survival rates are good when they are detected and treated in the early stages. Screening for these conditions, which can be undertaken at the level of the sub centre or Primary health Centres helps early detection and also serves to raise health awareness among people to lead healthy lifestyles. Given that primary health care, including prevention and health promotion can lead to improved health and developmental outcomes at much lower cost, the Ministry is now expanding access to prevention and primary care services,
As part of the National Health Mission, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is launching population based prevention, screening and control programme for five common non-communicable diseases, namely Hypertension, Diabetes, and Cancers of oral cavity, breast and cervix. On February 4th coinciding with World Cancer Day, Union Health and Family Welfare Minster is expected to launch the programme. The training of frontline workers- the ASHA and ANM which will be initiated and in some sub-centres, population based screening will also start. Detailed protocols for treatment, referrals and follow-up on these disease conditions will be provided.
In the first phase, the population based screening component will be rolled out in 100 districts in 32 states and UTs with about 1000 sub-centres undertaking screening before March 31st of this year. ASHAs will also be capturing information on major risk factors so that persons at risk could be counselled on leading healthy lifestyles to prevent onset of NCDs. In subsequent phases, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory diseases will be included and the programme will be scaled up to cover other districts. Support to states will also be provided for community health promotion and prevention efforts, and referral and treatment.
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SEP Chandu Babulal Chavan handed over to Indian Authorities
Sep Chandu Babulal Chavan crossed over to Pak Occupied Kashmir from own Krishna Ghati sector on 29 Sep 16. In order to ensure his release the matter was taken up with Pakistani Military authorities through the existing Hotline and scheduled DGMO level talks. His presence was acknowledged by Pakistan on 07 Oct 16. The matter has been continuously raised in scheduled DGMO level talks since then. The issue was also taken up diplomatically through our High Commission in Pakistan and Ministry of External Affairs.
Today (21 Jan 17) at 1PM, we finally got confirmation by Pakistan Military Authorities that Sepoy Chandu Babulal Chavan would be handed over to Indian Authorities at Wagah at 3 PM Indian time. The Jawan was finally handed over to our representatives at Wagah Crossing Point at approx 3:45 PM.
Col Rohan Anand, SM
PRO (Army)