Three rounds of District Level Household and Facility Survey (DLHS) have been undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the past (Round- I in 1998-99, Round-II in 2002-04, and Round...
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West Bengal Board of Secondary Education Rule 2018
The Governor of West Bengal approved changes in rules, the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (Appointment, Confirmation, Conduct and Discipline of Teachers and Non-Teaching staff) Rule, 2018. Read the...
Laws Relating to Tobacco Control – Compiled by MANT
Article 47 of Indian Constitution: Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health. The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard...
FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS ACT, 2006
The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on 23rd August, 2006, and is hereby published for general information. It is an act to consolidate the laws relating to food and to establish...
WHO Framework Convention On Tobacco Control Article 5.3
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and its Parties acknowledge that the tobacco industry represents a serious threat to the achievement of the Convention’s goals and objectives. In fact, Article...
Global Adult Tobacco Survey result shows a decline in current tobacco use in India
From GATS 1 to GATS 2, the prevalence of smoking has significantly decreased by 4.6% points. The prevalence of smokeless tobacco use has decreased by 1.8% points, however, the decrease is not significant. The prevalence...
