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Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Principal District Judge announces medical examination for Divyang children at home
In a move to help Divyang (physically challenged) children who have severe motor disabilities to get their disability certificates, their medical examinations will henceforth be conducted at their homes. Justice Mahendra K Mahajan, principal district and sessions judge, Pune, made this announcement while speaking at the special camp for distribution of Unique Disability Identity Card (UDID) organized by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) on Sunday. He asked parents of such children to contact the DLSA for the same. Judge Sonal Patil, secretary of DLSA Pune, while speaking to The Indian Express, said the camp was organized to distribute UDID to children from aged 18 and below. 'Some parents contacted us and said they are unable to get their children as they are severely challenged for movement. Honorable Principal and Sessions Judge then asked us to ensure such children are medically checked at their home,' she said. Judge Patil said earlier doctors who conducted the tests had said the existing legal network does not allow them to go to the homes of the children for any such check-up. Patil also asked parents of such children to conduct the DLSA for conducting such tests at home. She even confirmed that the vehicle and team would be sent, even if there is one such child who requires medical examination. UDID is the identification card given to Divyangs, which allows them to access government facilities. Before the card is issued, a thorough physical examination is done by the district civil surgeon who is stationed at the Aundh District Hospital in Pune. Check-ups are done at government hospitals where the tests are carried out. Patil said they will arrange for the team and ensure the tests are conducted on time. The camp saw more than 100 Divyang being checked and over 500 people benefiting from the camp.
United News of India
4 days ago
- Health
- United News of India
Mann Ki Baat: PM highlights public health gains, grassroots change, dwells on Emergency anniversary
New Delhi, June 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted India's public health milestones, growing grassroots participation and women-led development efforts, while reflecting upon the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. In the 123rd edition of his monthly talk show Mann ki Baat, PM Modi recalled the nationwide enthusiasm surrounding the 10th International Yoga Day, observed on June 21. He noted in detail the wide-scale participation across the country and abroad, with the headline events in Visakhapatnam witnessing three lakh people perform yoga, and 2,000 tribal students conducting 108 Surya Namaskars. Similar events were held in Telangana (featuring 3,000 Divyang participants), on the Chenab Bridge in J&K, aboard Indian Naval ships, and in cities across the world including New York and Paris, Modi said while stressing that 'this time the theme was also very special, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. This is not just a slogan; it is a direction which makes us realize the essence of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. I am sure, the grandeur of this year's Yoga Day will certainly inspire more and more people to adopt yoga.' He lauded the World Health Organisation's recent declaration of India as Trachoma-free, attributing the achievement to improved sanitation and access to clean drinking water under initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Jal Jeevan Mission. He also cited an ILO (International Labour Organisation) report which states that over 64% of India's population now benefits from some form of social protection, up from fewer than 25 crore beneficiaries in 2015. Nearly 95 crore people are now covered by welfare schemes — a figure the PM described as indicative of saturation-based governance. Referring to women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Telangana, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, the Prime Minister commended grassroots entrepreneurship and health awareness efforts, such as millet-based products and low-cost sanitary pads. Marking 50 years since the imposition of the Emergency (1975–77), Modi played archival audio clips of former PM Morarji Desai, Babu Jagjivan Ram, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, describing the period as one of repression. He recalled the suspension of civil liberties, arrests under MISA, media censorship and judicial curbs, and lauded the people's resistance that led to the restoration of democracy. 'We countrymen have observed the 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'. We should always remember all those people who fought the Emergency with fortitude. This inspires us to remain constantly vigilant to keep our Constitution strong and enduring,' he added. Other segments highlighted the Bodoland CEM Football Cup in Assam as he talked about footballers like Halicharan Narzary and Durga Boro who were mentioned as symbols of youth aspiration and transformation in a region once marked by conflict. Referring to young footballers from Bodoland who have risen to national prominence despite limited resources, the PM noted that their journeys were marked by perseverance and resilience. 'Many of them practised with limited resources; many forged their way through difficult circumstances, and today many young children of the country kickstart their dreams, inspired by their names,' he said. Emphasising the importance of fitness and well-being, Modi reiterated one of his earlier suggestions for tackling rising obesity by reducing oil consumption by 10% in daily diets. 'When you're fit, you will be more super hit in life,' he remarked, highlighting concerns over lifestyle-related health issues. The PM also touched upon the spiritual and community dimensions of religious yatras, referring to the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, the Amarnath Yatra from July 3, and the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, all of which he framed as symbols of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. Reflecting on the overwhelming response in Vietnam to the display of Buddha's sacred relics from Nagarjunakonda (Andhra Pradesh), which drew 1.5 crore visitors across nine locations, he described it as an example of India's cultural and spiritual diplomacy, and urged citizens to visit Buddhist heritage sites within the country. Praising environmental efforts across India from Gujarat to Maharashtra, the PM mentioned Pune's Ramesh Kharmale, who spends weekends planting trees and digging trenches on the Junnar hills. He also referred to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's 'Mission for Million Trees', including a 'Sindoor Van' to honour martyrs of Operation Sindoor. In Maharashtra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district's Patoda village, a Carbon neutral panchayat with zero littering, wastewater treatment, and eco-friendly cremation practices also found mention in the PM's radio speech with listeners being urged to join campaigns like 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', which promotes tree plantation in a parent's name. Modi noted that July 1 marks Doctors' Day and Chartered Accountants' Day, hailing doctors as guardians of health and CAs as stewards of India's economic life. UNI AJ SSP
India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Voting by mobile phones during Bihar assembly polls? Election Commission shares details
(Representational Image) New Delhi: A new change is going to happen regarding voting before the Bihar assembly elections. Bihar is going to become the first state in the country where voting can be done through phone. Bihar State Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad gave this information on Friday, June 27. His comment came before the voting to be held on Saturday for six municipal councils of Patna, Rohtas and East Champaran. However, it is not clear at the moment whether voting will be done through phone in the upcoming assembly elections or not. Who can e-vote? Giving more information about this, Bihar Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad said that this facility will be available to those people who are not able to go to the polling station and cast their vote. He said that to vote online, an app should be installed in the phone of the voters. Senior citizens, Divyang, pregnant women and voters living in other states can take advantage of this facility. Prasad said, 'To avail this facility, voters will have to install the E-SECBHR app. After this, it will have to be linked to the number added in the voter list. This app will currently work only on Android phones. This app has been developed by the Center for Development of Advanced Computing, while there is another app which has been developed by the Bihar Election Commission.' How will security be arranged? The biggest fear about e-voting is the possibility of tampering with it. In such a situation, while answering this question, the Election Commission said that many efforts have been made to keep the voting process smooth, fair and transparent. For example, only two registered voters will be allowed to log in using one mobile number. Apart from this, each lot will be checked and verified using the voter ID card. Apart from this, voters who do not have a mobile phone can also cast e-vote on the website of Bihar Election Commission. Prasad said, 'About 10 thousand voters have already registered in the e-voting system to participate in our scheme and cast e-votes. Apart from this, we hope that about 50 thousand more voters will vote online instead of going to the polling booths. We have taken full care of digital security measures in this. This system will include features like blockchain technology, face matching and scanning to ensure that it cannot be tampered with. Apart from this, there will also be an audit trail like the VVPAT machine, which will enable us to maintain even more transparency.'
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Yoga provides the much-needed pause button in stress-filled society: PM Modi
On the 11th International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Modi advocated yoga as a crucial 'pause button' for humanity amidst global tensions, emphasizing its role in fostering peace and balance. He urged the world to embrace 'Yoga for Humanity 2.0,' integrating yoga into lifestyle and policy for a peaceful, balanced world. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads On the 11th International Yoga Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that this form of exercise is the much needed 'pause button' that humanity needs to deal with the increasing tensions, unrest and instability in the world. Yoga gives one the way to peace and helps create the balance to become whole joined thousands of people at Visakhapatnam on Saturday to celebrate International Yoga Day. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and others were present on the the people gathered at Visakhapatnam, Modi said, 'Unfortunately, today the entire world is going through some kind of tension. Unrest and instability are increasing in many areas. In such a situation, yoga gives us direction to peace. Yoga is the pause button that humanity needs to breathe, to balance, to become whole gain.'He urged the world community to mark this year's Yoga Day as the start of 'Yoga for Humanity 2.O' where attaining inner peace would become a Global Policy.'Under this policy, yoga would not just be a personal practice but become a medium of global partnership. Where every country, every society makes yoga a part of lifestyle and public policy. Where we together give impetus to a peaceful, balanced and sustainable world. Where yoga takes the world from conflict to cooperation, and from tension to solution,' Modi theme of 11th International Day of Yoga was ' Yoga for One Earth, One Health '.'This theme reflects a deep truth. The health of every entity on Earth is interconnected. Human well-being depends on the health of the soil that grows our food, on the rivers that give us water, on the health of the animals that share our eco-systems, on the plants that nourish us. Yoga awakens us to this inter-connected-ness. Yoga leads us on a journey towards oneness with the world. It teaches us that we are not isolated individuals but part of nature. Initially we learn to take good care of our own health and wellness. Gradually, our care and concern extend to our environment, society and planet. Yoga is a great personal discipline. At the same time, it is a system that takes us from Me to We,' the prime minister sentiment of 'Me to we' and treating the welfare of all as a duty is the essence of prime minister expressed happiness that in the last 11 years Yoga has become a lifestyle choice of millions of people around the world.'I feel proud when I see that our Divyang friends read Yoga Shastras in Braille, scientists do yoga in space, young friends in villages participate in Yoga Olympiad. A very wonderful yoga program is going on in all the Navy ships. Be it the steps of the Sydney Opera House, or the peak of Everest, or the expanse of the ocean, the message everywhere is the same – Yoga belongs to all and is for all. Yoga is for everyone, beyond boundaries, beyond backgrounds, beyond age or ability,' he prime minister maintained that India is promoting the science of yoga through modern research and medical institutions, including AIIMS, Delhi, are conducting research on it.'It is our endeavour to ensure that the scientific nature of yoga finds a place in the modern medical system… AIIMS research has revealed that yoga plays an important role in the treatment of cardiac and neurological disorders and in women's health and mental well-being,' he said.
NDTV
21-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
"Inner Peace A Global Policy": PM Modi's Top Quotes On International Yoga Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today led the International Yoga Day celebrations from Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam. He also performed the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) along with over three lakh people. Here are PM Modi's top quotes on International Yoga Day: After 11 years, Yoga has now become part of the lives of crores of people around the world. When India proposed June 21 to be celebrated as International Yoga Day, in a short time, 175 countries accepted it. Unfortunately, today the entire world is going through some tension, unrest, and instability have been increasing in many regions. In such times, Yoga gives us the direction of peace. Yoga is the pause button that humanity needs to breathe, balance, and become whole again. Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for humanity 2.0, where inner peace becomes a global policy. I feel proud when I see that our Divyang friends study Yoga Shastras in Braille. Scientists practice Yoga in space. Young friends participate in the Yoga Olympiads in villages. An excellent yoga program is being performed on all these Navy ships. Yoga is for everyone, beyond boundaries, backgrounds, age, or ability. Whether Sydney Opera House, or Everest mountain, or the span of the ocean, the message is that Yoga is for everyone. Yoga is a great personal discipline. At the same time, it is a system that takes us from me to we. The theme of this year's International Day of Yoga is 'Yoga For One Earth, For One Health'. This theme reflects a deep truth: the health of every entity on Earth is interconnected. Human well-being depends on the health of the soil that grows our food, the rivers that give us water, the health of the animals that share our ecosystems, and the plants that nourish us. Yoga awakens us to this interconnectedness, leads us on a journey towards oneness with the world, and teaches us that we are not isolated individuals but part of nature. For the expansion of Yoga in the world, India is empowering the science of Yoga through modern research. We are also encouraging evidence-based therapy in the field of Yoga. Delhi AIIMS has done a good job in this regard. Its research has shown that yoga has a critical role in the treatment of cardiac and neurological disorders, and it also plays an important role in women's health and mental health.
