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PCS ParikshanChhattisgarh Switch to Hindi
Healthcare Skill Development Centre in Chhattisgarh
Why in News?
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has signed an MoU to set up a healthcare skill development centre in Chhattisgarh under its CSR initiative.
Key Points
- Agreement: SECL has entered into an MoU with Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust to develop the centre focused on healthcare skills training.
- Project Location: The centre will be set up at Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
- Financial Support: The project will be backed with ₹35.04 crore in financial assistance for infrastructure and operations.
- Skill Development Focus: The institute will offer free, job-oriented training in key healthcare domains such as nursing assistants, technicians, and allied healthcare roles to enhance employability.
- SECL: A subsidiary of Coal India Ltd.
- Headquarter: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
- Social Impact: The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare service delivery in underserved coal belt areas while boosting skills and employment opportunities among socio-economically disadvantaged youth.
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India to Host IICDEM-2026
Why in News?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM)-2026 in New Delhi.
Key Points
- Organiser: The conference is being organised by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) under the aegis of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- Purpose: A platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovations in election management and democratic governance
- Theme: The conference will carry forward the agenda of “Democracy for an inclusive, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world”.
- It reflects India’s role as Chair of the Council of Member States of International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2026.
- Sessions: The conference will feature the Election Management Body (EMB) Leaders’ Plenary, working group meetings, launch of ECINet, and thematic discussions on global electoral standards and innovations.
- Leadership: The conference will be led by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar.
Election Management Body (EMB): An authority responsible for conducting, managing, and supervising elections in a country.
