Data: Number of Registered Deaths in 2021 Increased by 27% Compared to 2020, The Highest Such Rate in 30 Years
The Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCD) annual report, 2021, was a much-awaited one…
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Data: Taxes on Tobacco & Related Products Made up 2.2% of India’s Gross Tax Revenue in 2023–24
Tobacco plays a significant role in India, not just in people’s lives, but in the…
Data: Southern & Western States Lead Organ Transplants in India
There has been a significant increase in the officially recorded number of organ donations (both…
Data: Literacy Among Disabled Persons Just Over 50%, Far Below National Average as per 76th Round of NSS Report
Across India, just a little over half—52.2% of people with disabilities aged 7 and above…
Data: Persons With Disabilities Make up More Than 2% of India’s Population, with Some States Reporting a Higher than National Average
According to the 2011 Census, there were 26.8 million persons with disabilities in India, making…
Data: While the Number of Arrests Under the NDPS Act Increased in Recent Years, Convictions Remain Very Low
Increasing Drug abuse has been a major concern across the world. The United Nations (UN)…
Review: What is India’s National Policy for Rare Diseases?
As per India’s National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), there are between 7000-8000 such rare…
What is the Number of Heatwave-Related Deaths in India? Different Government Organizations Provide Different Answers
The 2025 summer is expected to be warmer & harsher compared to 2024. While the…
Review: What Did MoHFW, MHA, Ministry of Jal Shakti, MoEFCC Achieve in 2024?
As the year 2024 ended, we look at key activities, achievements and other milestones of…
Data: Number of Cases of Fevers & Flu back to pre-COVID levels as per IDSP Reports
The Union Ministry of Health releases weekly reports on outbreaks as part of the Integrated…
