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Thalassemia

Why in News?
On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs virtually addressed the webinar  “Challenges in Thalassemia 2022” in New Delhi.

About Thalassemia:

• Thalassemia is a genetic blood condition in which the body generates insufficient haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a protein molecule found in red blood cells that transports oxygen. Anemia is caused by the severe loss of red blood cells caused by this illness.
• Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or haemoglobin is lower than usual.
• It is a hereditary disorder that is caused mostly by faulty haemoglobin production. It is passed down by one of the parents who is a carrier of the disease due to a genetic mutation or deletion of specific critical gene segments.
• Acute thalassemia may require regular blood transfusions, whereas mild thalassemia does not require therapy.

Sagarmala Projects

Why in News?
The National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) met recently at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, and was chaired by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).

• The meeting explored the holistic development of coastal communities through a new project called “Sagartat Samriddhi Yojana.”

Sagartat Samriddhi Yojana

• During the launching of “Maritime India Vision 2030” in March 2021, the Prime Minister introduced the Sagarmala – Sagartat Samridhi Yojana.
• The MoPSW developed this extensive initiative to solve issues in the country’s coastal areas.
• The Sagartat Samriddhi Yojna has identified 1,049 projects with a total cost estimate of Rs 3,62,229 crores.