According to a new ‘Bare Necessities Index’ (BNI) in the Economic Survey 2020-21, poorer States have reduced the gap with rich States in Bare Necessities.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 30th Jan 2021

The government’s three top committees on nutrition responsible for providing policy directions, have failed to meet even once since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jan 2021

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has capped the amount of trans fatty acids (TFA) in oils and fats to 3% for 2021 and 2% by 2022.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 4th Jan 2021

As per the data released by the National Health Agency (NHA), the number of Patients seeking care at private hospitals are larger compared to public hospitals.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 15th Dec 2020

The partial data from the fifth edition of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) claims considerable improvement in the supply of vaccine for childhood immunisation.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 13th Dec 2020