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Science and public health are inherently interconnected. This is reflected in the theme of World Health Day 2026, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” which calls for stronger scientific collaboration and evidence-based action to address some of the most pressing health challenges of our time. While science informs public health…

India’s aspiration for inclusive and sustainable growth rests firmly on the vitality of its villages. Nearly two-thirds of India’s population still lives in rural areas, and the resilience of rural economies has a direct bearing on national prosperity. The path towards a developed nation needs collaborative partnerships between the government,…

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge for India, despite encouraging progress in recent years. Sustained efforts have contributed to a steady decline in annual TB incidence, with the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 noting an overall 21% reduction since 2015. However, India continues to bear nearly 25% of…

The health and well-being of India’s children and adolescents are the foundation pillars of our nation’s strength. Over the past decade, India has made considerable advances in reducing child mortality and addressing malnutrition. However, the challenges of anaemia, rising tide of non-communicable diseases, silent crisis of adolescent mental health and…

“India’s growth story will be written not only in GDP numbers, but in the expanding opportunities and leadership of its women.” As the nation charts its course towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Indian women stand at the heart of this journey. Today, women are driving innovation, nurturing communities, and redefining the…

The Confederation of Indian Industry formally launched the CII Schools’ Forum, a unified institutional platform for schools across India on 20 August 2025, during the 9th CII National School Education Summit in New Delhi. This initiative is led by Ms Meenakkshi Singh, Pro Vice Chairperson of DPS Sushant Lok as…

India’s demographic dividend gives it an advantage over other countries when it comes to growing the labour force and economic prosperity. But as the country undergoes this demographic transition, it becomes imperative to strengthen health and ancillary services centering on the needs of an ageing population. The elderly population (60…

As we enter the new era of Industry 5.0 and World 2.0, the way industries function within themselves, between each other, and with the society, is undergoing a critical transformation. For decades, industries were fulfilling their social obligations through institutional mechanisms such as corporate social responsibilities (CSR). However, this approach…

Building ⁠⁠Gender Equity Through Equitable Healthcare The past decade has been instrumental for India’s healthcare system as it has undergone a profound transformation with a shift to people-first approach. The government has focused on making quality healthcare accessible and affordable to all citizens, especially women, the underprivileged and rural population. …

As winter gradually sets in across North India, air pollution levels are already rising sharply, with farm fires increasing at an alarming pace. While several factors contribute to deteriorating air quality, stubble burning remains a major driver, particularly in Punjab and Haryana, where farmers burn residual crop biomass due to…