Chhattisgarh Affairs
A Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU) is to be set up in village Jheet in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district.
A MoU was signed in this regard on Thursday between the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corp (CGMSC) and the Indian Council for Medical Research (Icmr) at a virtual programme held at the official residence of Health Minister T.S. Singh Deo.
A press communiqu said the MRHRU will help in diagnosis of diseases, surveillance, research and training to medical staff.
The MoU was signed between CGMSC Managing Director Kartikeya Goyal and the Director of the National Tribal Health Research Institute (NTHRI), Dr Aproop Das, for ICMR.
The MRHRU will be established in 11,000 square feet with an of Rs 2 crores.
National and International Affairs
Vayo Naman Programme Organised By Govt. In Honour Of Senior Citizens
Ministry of Social and Empowerment organises Vayo Naman Programme on the International Day of Older Persons, in honour of senior citizens, in New Delhi on 1 October.
Highlights:
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu is the chief guest of the programme and will present the Vayosheshtra Samman Awards.
The vice-chairman will dedicate the Elderly Help Line 14567 to the state and launch the Senior Able Citizens Reemployment in Dignity (SACRED) and Senior Care Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) Portals on this occasion.