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Nadda directs states to boost response measures against dengue, malaria

As the South West Monsoon advances deeper into the Indian subcontinent, Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Thursday, directed states and Union Territories to strengthen surveillance, vector-control measures and healthcare preparedness to tackle a possible rise in dengue and malaria cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

‎Cabinet unveils Rs 5,659 crore cotton mission to boost output, ensure quality and enhance global competitiveness

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved an outlay of Rs 5,659.22 crore for a new “Mission for Cotton Productivity”, covering the period from 2026–27 to 2030–31, aimed at tackling structural bottlenecks, reversing declining growth, and improving quality in India’s cotton sector, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said after the meeting.