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Sampoornata Abhiyan

Context

Recently, NITI Aayog launched the ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ witnessing significant participation from citizens across the country.

About Sampoornata Abhiyan:

• Sampoornata Abhiyan is a 3-month campaign aimed at achieving saturation of key indicators in both Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks across India.

Coverage:

• It targets achieving saturation in 6 key indicators each in 112 Aspirational Districts and 500 Aspirational Blocks under the Aspirational Districts Programme and Aspirational Blocks Programme.

Key Indicators of Aspirational Blocks:

• Percentage of pregnant women registered for Antenatal Care (ANC) within the first trimester.
• Percentage of persons screened for Diabetes against the targeted population in the Block.
• Percentage of persons screened for Hypertension against the targeted population in the Block.
• Percentage of pregnant women taking Supplementary Nutrition under the ICDS Programme regularly.
• Percentage of Soil Health Cards generated against the soil sample collection target.
• Percentage of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) that have received a Revolving Fund against the total SHGs in the block.

Key Indicators of Aspirational Districts:

• Percentage of pregnant women registered for Antenatal Care (ANC) within the first trimester.
• Percentage of pregnant women taking Supplementary Nutrition under the ICDS Programme regularly.
• Percentage of children fully immunized (9-11 months) (BCG+DPT3+OPV3+Measles 1).
• Number of Soil Health Cards distributed.
• Percentage of schools with functional electricity at the secondary level.
• Percentage of schools providing textbooks to children within 1 month of the start of the academic session.

Implementation Partners:

• NITI Aayog collaborates with relevant Central Ministries, Departments, and State/Union Territory Governments to ensure effective and rapid development of these Districts and Blocks.

Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT

Context

India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is scheduled to be conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024 in Umroi, Meghalaya.

About Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT:

• Purpose: Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is the 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, aimed at enhancing joint military capabilities in counter-insurgency operations within a Sub Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
• Edition: Conducted alternately in India and Mongolia, the last edition took place in Mongolia in July 2023.

Participants and Units:

• The exercise features a contingent of 45 personnel from India, represented by a Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS along with personnel from other arms and services.

Terrain and Focus:

• The exercise focuses on operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrains, aiming to refine tactical skills crucial for such environments.

Tactical Drills and Objectives:

• Tactical drills include Response to a Terrorist Action, Establishment of a Joint Command Post, setting up an Intelligence & Surveillance Centre, and Securing of a Helipad/Landing Site.
• The exercise facilitates the exchange of best practices in Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) of joint operations between the Indian and Mongolian armies.

Outcome and Benefits:

• By enhancing inter-operability, camaraderie, and mutual understanding, Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT strengthens defence cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Mongolia.