In the present situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in light of the announcement by the Government of a Rs. 1.6 Lakh Crore package to empower the farmer and take initiatives like providing adequate choices to farmers to sell produce at attractive prices, better framework for e-trading of produce, agriculture marketing reforms, an associated target of opening 10,000 FPO’s and many such measures that will enable farm income enhancement, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) has launched the Supply Chain Web Portal and Android Application “Kisan Sabha” (www.kisansabha.in)

Ayurveda, the traditional medicine system of India, has a huge potential in preventive and curative healthcare. Covid pandemic has ushered in an era of renaissance for AYUSH in which enhancing immunity has been projected as the utmost strategy to combat the disease. Ayurveda, since times immemorial has emphasized more on body’s response and occurrence of disease occurs only if the Bala (Body immunity) is reduced. Ayurveda compares the concept of healthy body to a barren land.

Diseases of immune system arise due to disturbance in Ojas as per Ayurveda and it is the essence of all Bodily tissues (Dhatus) starting from Lymphatic System (Rasa) to Reproductive System (Shukra) which is responsible for strength and immunity. Food is the basis of all life as well as of Strength, Complexion and Ojas. [1] The concept of Ojas (Vital strength) explains the direct correlation between digestion and immunity. Ojas is the final product of physiological transformation happening in our body as part of tissue nourishment. [2] It is considered as the essence of the food we consume, and a healthy level of it indicates proper tissue nourishment.

Artificial Intelligence is the future and with constant research and innovations being conducted in the field there is a need for brilliant and curious young minds who can bring about further change. The ATL AI modules curated by the best of industry experts, are expected to inculcate interest in the field so that India can provide the world a new generation of researchers and innovators who can help India achieve its aim of becoming a global leader in the world of innovation. There is a need to build the right foundations which can be leveraged to take the country on a high-growth path. With the Atal Innovation Mission, innovation and entrepreneurship has become an integral part of national mission, and young students are being introduced to the world of technology innovation, with Atal Tinkering Labs in schools.

The Covid-19 outbreak has created a global health crisis and claimed over 8.5 lakh lives around the World. As of now, there is no specific vaccine or treatment available for it, although many clinical trials are going on. For now, the only way to keep the virus at bay is to take preventive and precautionary measures to slow down transmission.

The development of any infectious and contagious diseases necessitates a certain predisposition, called as "disease diathesis." This predisposition to infection and contagion consists in the primary causes of disease, which is designated in Naturopathy medical science as lowered vitality in the system.

The “Ayush for Immunity” Quiz is part of a campaign of the same name, intended to spread awareness about the Ayush practices that help to maintain good health and prevent diseases. The Quiz was launched on MyGov in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSHon 21st Aug 2020 and will remain live till 14th Nov 2020.

It is 2020, and apart from the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of other ‘positives’ are also making headlines. Our Government has been striving hard to rouse the public, motivate them to take action and become “AatmaNirbhar”. It is a forward movement, the direction towards becoming ‘self-reliance’ given by our Hon’ble Prime Minister that is percolating slowly but steadily into the lives of our citizens.

Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi has always been a firm believer in the power of technology. Since taking office in May 2014, he has always sought to empower technological advancements & ‘Made In India’ products. Ever since the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic, he espoused the power of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and gave the phrase a whole new meaning. In his address to the nation on May 12, 2020, he enumerated that the building of self-reliant India will stand on “technology-driven systems that fulfil the dreams of the 21st century.”

The Prime Minister set the tone of the National Sports & Adventure Awards 2020 earlier today, by tweeting “#NationalSportsDay is a day to celebrate the remarkable achievements of all those exemplary sportspersons who have represented India in various sports and made our nation proud. Their tenacity and determination are outstanding.”