Additional excise duty on tobacco 2026 comes into effect from February 1, impacting GST, pan masala health cess, and cigarette prices. Know tax structure and implications for revenue and public health. Additional Excise Duty on Tobacco from February 1: What It Means for India’s Taxation and Public Health Government Announces New Excise Duty Structure on…
India AMR 2.0 launch strengthens the fight against antimicrobial resistance with a multi-sectoral One Health approach, research initiatives, and infection control strategies under NAP AMR 2025–29. India Launches AMR 2.0 — A Major Push to Combat Drug‑Resistant Infections What Is AMR 2.0? On 18 November 2025, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda officially…
World Bank Kerala Health Loan 2025 – The World Bank has approved a $280 million loan to strengthen Kerala’s healthcare system, focusing on non-communicable diseases, digital health, and climate resilience. World Bank green-lights major loan for Kerala’s health infrastructure The World Bank has granted approval for a US $280 million (approx. ₹2,400 crore) loan to…
Snack Nutrition Awareness India begins with the Health Ministry’s “Oil & Sugar Boards” campaign to combat rising lifestyle diseases by revealing hidden fats in Indian snacks. Learn how this affects public health policies and government exams. Health Ministry Launches “Oil & Sugar Boards” Snap Nutrition Campaign The Union Health Ministry initiated a nationwide campaign on…
Introduction: India’s New Move to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance In a significant step towards protecting public health, the Indian government has announced a ban on the use of critical antimicrobials in aquaculture. The decision aims to combat the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which poses a global health threat. The use of these antibiotics in…
