India Achieves 78% Decline in Under-Five Mortality, Surpasses Global Average

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According to the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation 2024 report, India has reduced the number of deaths of children under the age of five by 78% compared to the 61 percent decrease globally. The neonatal deaths also reduced by 70% in India against the world average of 54%. India has a powerful Universal Immunization Programme, which is one of the keys to this success. Zero-dose children decreased in 2024 compared to 2023 and fell to 0.06%. Since 1971...
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Maharashtra Scraps Three-Language Policy in Primary Classes Amid Controversy

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The three-language policy of Maharashtra in first five classes has been abolished due to the rampant criticisms of political parties, activists and academicians. A committee implemented by the state decided on whether and where the policy ought to be reintroduced. It is a welcomed verdict to opponents of Hindi imposition. Nevertheless, the issue concerning the role and further implementation of the panel still exists. The decision leads to regional sensitivities concerning language in the education policy. Context After continuous protest,...
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