India faces a growing cancer burden due to lifestyle changes, aging population, and tobacco use. Challenges include late diagnosis, lack of specialized healthcare, and financial burdens. Government initiatives like National Cancer Grid and Ayushman Bharat are crucial for prevention, early screening, and affordable treatment.
Click to View MoreThe Environment Ministry has notified new guidelines under the Environment Protection Act that provide a procedure for dealing with chemically contaminated locations. The Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025, provide a legal framework for tackling chemical contamination that was previously lacking, although several such sites have already been discovered around the country.
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