Punjab Affairs
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday announced to set up an exclusive research centre on three epics of Ramayana, Mahabharat, and Srimad Bhagvad Gita.
This state of the art research centre will showcase the message of these three , said the Chief Minister while addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of state of art Bhagwan Parshuram Taposthal.
Channi said that since ages, these epics have been source of life and inspiration for the entire humanity and this research centre will act as a Catalyst for disseminating the message of these epics amongst the masses in the simplest form. The State Government is trying to rope in respected Shankaracharya for this ambitious project, he added.
To ensure proper care of the stray cattle in the State, the Brahmin Welfare Board will be entrusted with this task, and the funds will be provided to the Board for proper upkeep of the stray cattle, said Channi adding that it is the need of hour to solve this one of the major social problems.
National and International Affairs
Ayurveda Parv-2021 Inaugurated
Munjpara Mahedrabhai, Minister of State (MoS) for Ayush, virtually launched the Ayurveda Parv-2021 on November 26, 2021, in New Delhi.
Highlights:
Ayurveda Parv-2021 is a three-day event designed to promote Ayurveda.
In addition to the involvement of pharmaceutical businesses, an exhibition of 40 booths has been organised as part of the event.
This event has been established to promote the right use of Ayurvedic Health care, as well as to coordinate and improve the use of Ayurvedic Education, research, and pharmaceutical manufacture.
The Ayurveda Parv is organised with the goal of increasing public acceptance of Ayurveda and popularising Ayurveda as the primary therapy for a variety of lifestyle disorders. The Ministry of AYUSH is supporting this programme.
In Light of the Covid-19 crisis, this programme has grown in importance during the last two years. It emphasised the need of promoting Ayurveda in the midst of a pandemic crisis.
In India, Women Outnumber Males In The Voting Booth
In New Delhi, the of India (ECI) sponsored an international webinar titled “Enhancing Electoral Participation of Women, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and Senior Citizen Voters: Sharing Best Practices and New Initiatives.”
In the 2019 General Election, women made up more than 67% of the electorate.
In 1962, the gender gap was -16.71 per cent, however, it has already shifted to +0.17 per cent in 2019.
Since the 1971 Elections, India has seen a 233.72% Growth in female electors.The webinar was attended by representatives from 24 countries.
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