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Stress Management with Mindfulness

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  Stress Management with Mindfulness  Stress has become an inevitable part of modern life, affecting individuals physically, emotionally, and cognitively. The increasing academic pressure , workplace demands , digital overload , and rapid social changes have intensified stress levels across all age groups. Effective stress management is therefore essential for maintaining mental health, productivity, and overall well-being. Among various approaches, mindfulness has emerged as a scientifically validated and holistic strategy for managing stress. Mindfulness refers to the practice of paying deliberate, non-judgmental attention to the present moment. It encourages individuals to observe their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations without reacting impulsively. This simple yet profound awareness helps break habitual patterns of worry, rumination, and overthinking—key contributors to stress. By grounding the mind in the here and now, mindfulness activates the body’s relaxati...

Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE)

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  Unified District Information System for Education ( UDISE ) (Now called UDISE+) Introduced: 2012–13 Implemented by: Ministry of Education, Government of India Purpose: To create a comprehensive, real-time, school-based database for planning, monitoring, and improving the education system. Meaning and Concept Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) is a nation-wide data collection system that gathers accurate information from all schools (government, aided, and private) from pre-primary to higher secondary levels . It is one of the world’s largest school education data systems . UDISE collects data on enrolment , infrastructure , teachers , facilities , academic results, and school activities. This information is used by policymakers to monitor educational progress and design appropriate schemes. Objectives ·         To maintain accurate, reliable, and updated school data . ·     ...

Policy Initiative by Central and State Government

  Policy Initiative by Central and State Government Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) Launched: 22 January 2015 Ministries Involved: 1.      Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD) – Nodal Ministry 2.      Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) 3.      Ministry of Education (MoE) Meaning “ Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao ” means Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child . It is a national campaign aimed at addressing female foeticide , declining child sex ratio , and promoting girls’ education and empowerment . Objectives of BBBP 1. Prevent Gender-biased Sex Selection ·         Stop female foeticide and infanticide ·         Strict implementation of the PCPNDT Act 2. Ensure Survival & Protection of the Girl Child ·         Improve health and nutrition of girls ·   ...