Commemorative stamp on 'Sickle Cell Eradication - 2047' unveiled in Madhya Pradesh
On 15 November 2024, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unveiled a Department of Posts commemorative stamp on 'Sickle Cell Eradication - 2047'.
Summary
On 15 November 2024, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unveiled a commemorative postage stamp of the Department of Posts on 'Sickle Cell Eradication - 2047'. The stamp honours the state's drive against the high prevalence of sickle cell anaemia in tribal regions and the aim of eradicating the hereditary disease by 2047. Measures include a specialised AIIMS Bhopal lab for newborn testing, prenatal diagnostics with Sankalp India, and a mobile app and National Sickle Cell Portal for tracking. The Sickle Cell Eradication Mission was launched in phases, first in districts such as Alirajpur and Jhabua, and later expanded to 17 states.
Key facts
- Date
- 15 Nov 2024 (Janjatiya Gaurav Divas)
- Unveiled by
- MP Governor Mangubhai Patel and CM Mohan Yadav
- Stamp
- 'Sickle Cell Eradication - 2047' (Department of Posts)
- Goal
- Eradicate sickle cell anaemia by 2047
- Measures
- AIIMS Bhopal newborn lab; Sankalp India prenatal tests; National Sickle Cell Portal
- Mission
- Began in Alirajpur, Jhabua; expanded to 17 states
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The commemorative stamp unveiled in Madhya Pradesh on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2024 relates to eradicating which disease by 2047?
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Correct answer: D — Sickle cell anaemia
PIB (Communications): the stamp is on 'Sickle Cell Eradication - 2047', aimed at eradicating sickle cell anaemia by 2047.
As per the Department of Posts, the Sickle Cell Eradication Mission was first launched in which Madhya Pradesh districts?
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Correct answer: D — Alirajpur and Jhabua
PIB (Communications): the mission initially covered districts like Alirajpur and Jhabua, later expanding to 17 states.