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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, along with CSIR and IGIB, organized a workshop on BIRSA 101, India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, under Janjatiya Garima Utsav 2026. BIRSA 101 is named after Bhagwan Birsa Munda and aims to advance biotechnology and genomic research, focusing
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Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, reported in the Lok Sabha that 7,083 teaching staff were recruited through ESSE-2023 for Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), with 2,765 being female. The report highlighted the service conditions governed by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)
CRISPR
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched 'BIRSA 101', India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy aimed at treating Sickle Cell Disease, particularly affecting tribal populations. This initiative marks a significant step towards a Sickle Cell-free India by 2047, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision
health research
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, inaugurated the National Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) Conclave 2025, highlighting India's advancements in health research and diagnostics. The event emphasized the role of VRDLs in disease detection and response, the launch of a new
Sickle Cell Disease
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda regarding a significant initiative aimed at eliminating Sickle Cell Disease in India by 2047. The initiative, part of the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, focuses on addressing genetic disorders and promoting equity and dignity in public
Adi Karmyogi
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the 'Adi Karmyogi Beta Version' during the 'Adi Anveshan' conference, emphasizing sustainable development through community engagement and responsive governance. The initiative aims to empower 1 lakh tribal villages and train 20 lakh stakeholders, focusing on grassroots transformation and health improvements,
Sickle Cell Disease
On World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2025, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) organized extensive awareness programmes across India, including lectures, seminars, and webinars. The theme for this year was 'Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy'. Various National Institutes and Composite Regional