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Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister exhorts CEA on 50th Foundation Day

Context
The 50th Foundation Day celebration of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) was held on March 14, 2023, in New Delhi.

Central Electricity Authority (CEA)

• It is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Power. 
• The functions and duties of CEA arise from the Electricity Act, 2003. 

Functions

• Advise the Central Government on matters related to national electricity policy. 
• Specify technical standards for the construction of electrical plants, electric lines, and grid connectivity.
• Promote research in matters affecting the generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity

World Health Summit 2023

Context
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has highlighted India’s commitment to combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

• The government pointed out that the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) was launched in 2010 to strengthen infrastructure, develop human resources, promote health, and provide early diagnosis, management, and referral services. 
• E-Sanjeevani, a teleconsultation service for NCDs, leverages IT to overcome barriers of geography and accessibility. 
• The Union Minister also emphasized the importance of digital health technologies in enhancing last-mile delivery of healthcare services. 
• The National NCD Portal captures primary-level information for reporting and monitoring compliance with NCD treatments.
• Furthermore, the unified health record system, linked to a unique health ID (ABHA ID), ensures data availability and continuity of care between facilities.

India has also launched the 75/25 initiative, aimed at screening and providing standard of care for 75 million individuals with hypertension and diabetes by 2025.