JANANI Platform | Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) | Vadinar Ship Repair Facility

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Government Schemes

In News

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) at the recently concluded National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity.

JANANI Platform

It is a service-oriented digital platform designed to comprehensively monitor and maintain digital health records of women during their reproductive age.
It is developed as an upgraded version of the existing Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) portal.
It is a digital maternal and child health platform that introduces QR-enabled digital Mother and Child Health (MCH) Cards for easy and portable access to health records.
It supports real-time monitoring through high-risk pregnancy alerts, supervisory dashboards, and due-list generation for timely interventions.
It integrates with national systems such as U-WIN and POSHAN to enable seamless data sharing and coordinated beneficiary tracking.

Science and Technology

Context

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has issued permission for “major equipment erection” at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) Units 5 and 6.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)

It is India’s premier regulatory body responsible for ensuring the safe use of nuclear energy and ionising radiation.
Established on 15 November 1983.
It derives its authority from the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Leadership & StructureCurrent Chairman: Shri A.K. Balasubrahmanian.
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Composition: The board consists of a full-time Chairman, an ex-officio Member (Executive Director), and four part-time eminent experts

Key Functions & Responsibilities

Safety Regulation: Developing safety codes, guides, and standards for nuclear and radiation facilities across their lifecycle (siting to decommissioning).
Licensing: Granting mandatory consents and licenses for Nuclear Power Plants, fuel cycle facilities, and industrial/medical radiation applications.
Inspections: Conducting regulatory inspections to ensure compliance with safety requirements and license conditions.
Industrial Safety: Administering the Factories Act, 1948 for industrial safety in units under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).Public Awareness

Syllabus: GS2/ Health

In News

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the development of a ship repair facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, at a combined investment of ₹1,570 crore.

Vadinar Ship Repair Facility

Vadinar is on the western coast of Gujarat, in the Gulf of Kutch.
It sits close to Kandla (Deendayal Port) and Mundra, two of India’s busiest cargo ports and is well-positioned relative to major shipping lanes in the Arabian Sea.