Day: 18 October 2024

The Fortified Rice Initiative, launched by the Indian government, aims to tackle widespread micronutrient deficiencies prevalent in the country. This ambitious initiative was officially approved for continuation by the Union Cabinet, which plans to supply free fortified rice under various welfare schemes until December 2028. The initiative is a key part of strategies like the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other social safety net programs, targeting approximately 80 crore people. The ongoing Fortified Rice Initiative is seen as a critical strategy in India’s fight against nutritional deficiencies.…

Scientists at Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Researchers have recently developed a groundbreaking drug delivery method that effectively treats Central Nervous System Tuberculosis (CNS-TB)—a severe and often deadly form of tuberculosis affecting the brain. This innovation addresses a critical challenge in treating CNS-TB: the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which inhibits the effectiveness of many conventional TB medications. The unique method involves using nasal delivery to administer chitosan nanoparticles, which are biocompatible and biodegradable. These nanoparticles encapsulate potent…

Recent research has unveiled a significant mechanism underlying an exotic disordered state of matter called “hyper uniformity,” which has potential implications for optical data transmission and communications. This research was conducted by scientists at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences and is described in the journal Physical Review. The hyper uniform state of matter may pave the way for new types of materials that efficiently control light propagation, which is crucial for optical data systems. Enhanced control over light can lead to improved data transfer rates, reduced…