Topic: Kerala
Filariasis Elimination Efforts in Kerala
The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a new target to eliminate filariasis globally by 2030. This is a decade later than the original goal of 2020. India’s...
ICAR-CTCRI Develops Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato
The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) developed an orange-fleshed sweet potato (SP-95/4) to improve tribal food security in Kerala and other states. It has successfully passed final...
Kerala Establishes First Senior Citizens Commission in India
Kerala became the first state of India to establish a Senior Citizens Commission. The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill in early 2025....
Kerala Passes Private Universities Bill
Recently, the Kerala Assembly passed the Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Bill. This legislation allows private universities to operate in Kerala, making it the last state...
Kerala’s Waste Management Crisis
Recent reports highlight Kerala’s unsustainable waste management practices. The state has been offloading non-biodegradable waste to neighbouring states, primarily Tamil Nadu. This approach is seen as a temporary...
nPROUD Initiative
Recently, Kerala initiated the nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) to address the environmental and health hazards posed by expired and unused medicines. This pioneering government-led...
Kerala’s Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi
The Kerala government has made strides in health care with the Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASAP). This integrated health protection scheme aims to provide comprehensive coverage for the...
Kerala’s ₹529 Crore Loan for Landslide Rehabilitation
The Government of India has approved a ₹529 crore interest-free loan for the rehabilitation of landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, Kerala. This decision follows devastating landslides in July 2024,...
Kerala Health System Improvement Programme
The Kerala government has recently approved the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme, supported by a Rs 2,424.28 crore loan from the World Bank. This initiative aims to elevate...
Brucellosis Reported in Kerala
Brucellosis is a bacterial disease caused by Brucella species. It primarily affects livestock but can also infect humans. Recently, the death of an eight-year-old girl in Kerala brought...
Kerala’s Comprehensive Plan to Improve Public School Education
Recently, Kerala’s government launched a comprehensive education plan aimed at enhancing public school quality. This initiative follows meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, focusing on accountability and...
