Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
- Context: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare chaired a high-level review meeting with all States and Union Territories to assess the progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and chart the way forward towards achieving a TB-free India.
About
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched this initiative to speed up India’s efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025.
Objectives
- To give extra support to TB patients so that their treatment is more effective.
- To increase participation of the community in achieving the goal of ending TB.
- To make use of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions for TB elimination efforts.
Components
- Ni-kshay Mitra Initiative:
- Aims to provide additional help such as diagnosis, nutrition, and skill development support to TB patients during treatment.
- Ni-kshay Mitras (donors) can adopt:
- Health facilities (individual donors)
- Blocks, urban wards, districts, or even states
- Their role is to strengthen and support government actions in fighting TB.
- Ni-kshay Digital Portal:
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- An online platform that connects donors and community members to support TB patients.
- Helps organize and track assistance provided to people undergoing TB treatment.
REWARD Programme
- Context: The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) recently convened a meeting to discuss the draft National Technical Guidelines (NTG) for improved watershed management under the REWARD Programme.
About REWARD Programme
- Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development is a watershed development initiative backed by the World Bank.
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- Duration: 2021 to 2026.
- It is currently being carried out in the states of Karnataka and Odisha.
Key Features
- The programme focuses on adopting advanced and scientific approaches for watershed management.
- It is implemented by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development.
- It follows the Program-for-Results (PforR) funding approach.
- Under this model, the World Bank releases funds only after specific performance targets, known as Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs), are achieved.
Objectives
- To build stronger institutions at both national and state levels for better watershed governance.
- To improve the ability of farmers to handle climate-related risks.
Focus Areas
- Promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices.
- Enhancing livelihood opportunities for farmers.
- Supporting value chain development in selected watershed regions.
Impact
- Development of stronger institutions and policies for effective watershed management.
- Implementation of science-based watershed practices to improve climate resilience and livelihoods.
