Government of India

About: Government of India is a government organization based out in New Delhi, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Government. The organization has 2945 authors who have published 2999 publications receiving 44942 citations. The organization is also known as: Union Government & Central Government.

Perspectives of ‘STEM education and policies’ for the development of a skilled workforce in Australia and India

Abstract: In an increasingly competitive world, invention, development, and profusion of new technologies through science and technology are the fundamental source of economic progress. Australia, is one of the world leaders in education and India has the capacity to produce the highest number of young skilled manpower to lead the world. Both countries understand the current situation and have signalled their commitment to restoring a national strategy for STEM education. The study focuses on a comparative understanding of the interplay of inclusive policies, governments’ initiatives, knowledge gap and potential future challenges that Australia and India could face in STEM education at the school level. The question we asked is: What are the important inferences and best practices in STEM education that can be mutually beneficial to broaden a Strategic Partnership? The governments of both the countries are determined to utilise the young population for a skilled workforce in order to meet the future demand of industries. Australia’s constructivist approach to education and the well-defined system of vocational training outperform India, which is still following the traditional approach. However, Australia has failed to engage students adequately in STEM and needs to revisit the efficacy of the current education model, while India needs to adopt the well-defined Australian framework, which could help to enhance quality infrastructure, curriculum, constructivist teaching, and transparent policy implementation. In addition, both nations must work hard to attract high performing students in the teaching profession in order to promote a conducive environment for scientific learning.

Ursolic acid and carvacrol may be potential inhibitors of dormancy protein small heat shock protein16.3 of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Abstract: Small heat shock protein16.3 (sHSP16.3) is a crucial protein for survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) in its host. Besides, this protein acts as a molecular chaperone during stress and is i...

Factors Associated with Tuberculosis and Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis amongst Symptomatic Patients in India: A Retrospective Analysis.

Abstract: Background Tuberculosis remains a major public health challenge for India. Various studies have documented different levels of TB and multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB among diverse groups of the population. In view of renewed targets set under the End TB strategy by 2035, there is an urgent need for TB diagnosis to be strengthened. Drawing on data from a recent, multisite study, we address key questions for TB diagnosis amongst symptomatics presenting for care: are there subgroups of patients that are more likely than others, to be positive for TB? In turn, amongst these positive cases, are there factors—apart from treatment history—that may be predictive for multi-drug resistance?

Teleconsultation and Diabetes Care Amid COVID-19 Pandemic in India: Scopes and Challenges.

Abstract: I have learned that a novel coronavirus disease (COVID19) has spread to over 200 nations, affecting more than 972 000 people and claiming more than 50 000 lives globally.1 The disease has also breached the Indian borders. Hitherto, 2650 positive cases and 68 deaths have been reported by the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.2 Although the overall mortality rate is low (1.4%-7.2%),3,4 people with diabetes mellitus (DM) are at an increased risk of severe disease and increased mortality.3-6 Good glycemic control might help in reducing the disease severity.7 However, curtailment of pandemic entails implementation of strict social distancing, thereby implying that people with DM will not be able to comply with routine clinic visits, and hence, diabetes care will be compromised. The current scenario is similar in India wherein the Government has rightly implemented a nationwide lockdown. With an overall prevalence of diabetes of 7.3%,8 it is expected that a major section of community will be deprived of optimum diabetes care during this period. Herein comes the role of teleconsultation. Teleconsultation refers to the electronic communication between a physician and a patient or between two physicians for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment.9 Consultations may be either synchronous (real time) via texts/phone calls or asynchronous over e-mails/fax. With smartphones being a norm in most households, there seems to be no dearth of scope for teleconsultation in the present era. Teleconsultation can be a boon to people with DM. Aided by patient specified self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) values, physicians can help fine-tune their antidiabetic medications, thereby avoiding prolonged periods of sustained hyperglycemia as well as recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia. Use of telemedicine has been shown to be associated with a mean Glycated hemoglobin decline of −0.44% as compared to usual care alone.10 Good glycemic control would in turn strengthen the innate immune system and probably help prevent the gruesome consequences of COVID-19.7,11 Physicians can also help patients modify antihypertensive medications provided they are able to monitor their blood pressures at home using semi-automated sphygmomanometers. Apart from DM, hypertension has also been shown to be associated with severe disease and increased mortality in COVID-193,12,13; whether optimum blood pressure control can help reduce the disease severity is however a matter of speculation. A physician can help an anxious patient overcome the dilemma of whether to continue angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) or angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs). Till date, all international organizations have advocated the continuation of ACEi/ARBs during COVID-19 outbreak14,15. In addition, teleconsultation ensures drug compliance and continuous diabetes education including reinforcement of sick-day guidelines.16 Each teleconsultation offers an additional advantage of counseling patients about their high-risk status and need for stringent adoption of social distancing and hand hygiene. Educating them about common symptoms of COVID-19 would help them report to concerned health authorities so that the “test, treat, isolate, and contact tracing” policy of World Health Organization can be implemented at the earliest. Teleconsultation is however facing many challenges. Patients in India are conventionally used to physical visits to hospitals/clinics and may find it difficult to accept a medical advice being conveyed over telephone.16 Internet services are still not widely available in many rural areas, hence depriving them of teleconsultation services. Patients might not be able to operate smartphones by themselves. Patients are often unwilling to perform SMBG at home, thereby 929391 DSTXXX10.1177/1932296820929391Journal of Diabetes Science and TechnologyBanerjee et al. article-commentary2020