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March 14, 2026 5:11 PM

J.P. Nadda urges graduates at Teerthanker Mahaveer University convocation to serve society during India’s Amrit Kaal

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda addressed the convocation ceremony of Teerthanker Mahaveer University in Moradabad on Saturday, urging graduating students to serve society with commitment during India’s Amrit Kaal and contribute to building a developed nation by 2047. Congratulating the graduates, Nadda described the convocation as a defining milestone that reflects years of dedication, perseverance and academic discipline. He said the ceremony not only marks the completion of an academic...

March 10, 2026 3:08 PM

Government promoting organic fertilizers through MDA scheme; 120 CBG plants registered: JP Nadda

The Centre is promoting the use of organic fertilizers produced from biogas plants under the Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In a written reply, the minister said the scheme supports organic fertilizers produced from plants under the GOBARdhan Scheme and Compressed Biogas (CBG) facilities. Under the initiative, the government provides financial assistance of ₹1,500 per metric tonn...

March 6, 2026 10:03 AM

India backs WHO’s 90-70-90 target to eliminate cervical cancer

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday reaffirmed India’s commitment to eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem, while addressing a press briefing virtually at the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO). Speaking at the briefing, Nadda said protecting the health and dignity of women remains a national priority, adding that India is working to safeguard women from preventable diseases such as cervical cancer through prevention, sc...

February 14, 2026 3:48 PM

J.P. Nadda addresses convocation ceremony of Swami Rama Himalayan University in Dehradun

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda on Saturday addressed the 8th convocation ceremony of Swami Rama Himalayan University in Dehradun, congratulating graduating students and highlighting major strides made in India’s healthcare sector over the past decade. Describing the convocation as both “special and significant,” Nadda said the occasion marked not only the culmination of years of hard work but also the beginning of a new phase of professional responsibility. He urg...

February 4, 2026 2:55 PM

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs strengthening fight against cancer: JP Nadda

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs is strengthening the fight against cancer in India, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Cancer Day on Wednesday. World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer and the advancements in technology to fight it. As per ICMR’s National Cancer Registry estimates, India recorded over 15.3 lakh new cancer cases in 2024 and around 8–8.7 lakh deaths, against a global burden of 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths in 2022....

February 3, 2026 10:07 PM

JP Nadda releases India’s first evidence-based guidelines on lung cancer treatment and palliation

Ahead of World Cancer Day, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday released the “Lung Cancer Treatment and Palliation: Evidence-Based Guidelines”, marking a significant step towards standardised and patient-centric cancer care in India. The guidelines were formally unveiled at Kartavya Bhavan and aim to provide a uniform, evidence-based framework for the diagnosis, treatment and palliative care of lung cancer patients across the country. Developed by lead...

January 31, 2026 1:35 AM

India has shifted from curative to preventive healthcare: Nadda at NCW Foundation Day programme

India has moved from a predominantly curative healthcare approach to a preventive and promotive model under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister J.P Nadda said on Friday, citing sharp improvements in maternal and child health indicators. Addressing the Foundation Day programme of the National Commission for Women (NCW), the Health Minister said India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio has declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014–15 to 88 per lakh live births, ...

January 4, 2026 3:56 PM

Making farmers’ lives easier is government’s top priority: J.P. Nadda

Reiterating the government’s commitment to farmers’ welfare, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday said that making the lives of farmers easier remains a top priority of the Centre. He was speaking at a day-long Chintan Shivir organised by the Department of Fertilizers in New Delhi, aimed at ensuring balanced fertilizer use, sustainable agriculture and improved soil health. The Chintan Shivir brought together senior officials from the Department of Fer...

January 2, 2026 4:04 PM

India ranks 8th globally in WHO pharmacovigilance contributions: JP Nadda

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, J. P. Nadda, on Friday released the 10th edition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP 2026), marking a major step in strengthening India’s pharmaceutical quality and regulatory framework. The new edition was released at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The Indian Pharmacopoeia is the country’s official book of drug standards and plays a central role in ensuring the safety, quality and efficacy of medic...

January 2, 2026 10:16 AM

Government launches fully digital fertilizer subsidy claim system

In a reform aligned with the vision of Digital India and the goal of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, the Department of Fertilizers has launched a fully digital and integrated fertiliser subsidy claim process. Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the new e-Bill system at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi, marking a major step towards technology-driven governance and financial transparency. The new digital platform will enable ...