04.05.23 Daily [Madhya Pradesh] MPPSC Current Affairs

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually participated in the mass marriage ceremony of Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah Yojana at village Gudbhela in Sehore district. While blessing 415 couples, he wished that the couples tying the sacred bond of marriage may lead a happy, joyful and blissful life and increase the honour and prestige of both the clans and families.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that the marriage of a daughter should not be a burden on any family in the Society, therefore, in the year 2006, the Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah-Nikah Yojana was launched. Various schemes are run by the to provide opportunities for progress to the daughters.

In Ladli Laxmi Yojana, along with all possible help for studies, encouragement and cooperation is being extended to the daughters at every step. Giving reservation to Women in Panchayat and urban bodies Elections and rebate in stamp duty in registration of immovable property is an important step towards women Empowerment. Ladli Bahna Yojana will boost the self-esteem and self-reliance of women. The state government will leave no stone unturned for the welfare of mothers, sisters and daughters.

Psychiatrists who are part of Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS), which is operating in about 27 states andUnion Territories, will soon be able to prescribe medicines. This thanks to the programmes upcoming integration with e-Sanjeevani platform, the Union health ministrys flagship telemedicine service.

Till the last week of April, Tele-MANAS, the nodal centre of which is Bengaluru-based Nimhans and which facilitates in-person and telephonic counselling, has handled one lakh calls. It was launched in October 2022.

However, as Tele-MANAS provided only for audio consultation, psychiatrists couldnt prescribe medicines and would ask those needing the same to visit in person. Telemedicine practice guidelines also mandate a video session for the prescription of drugs.

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The Shasan Aplya Dari initiative aims to eliminate the difficulties faced by citizens when availing government Services and benefits. Often, individuals have to navigate through various bureaucratic processes and visit multiple offices to access the schemes they are entitled to. This new drive seeks to simplify the process by bringing the government directly to the peoples doorsteps.

The potential for Japan to join UPI is significant. It would be the first major country to adopt the system, and it could help to boost digital payments in both countries. It would also be a sign of the growing cooperation between India and Japan in the digital space.