The UN-Energy Plan of Action, 2025, aims to enhance global energy cooperation and accelerate progress toward sustainable energy for all. Launched in response to the growing challenges of climate change and energy inequality, the plan focuses on integrating energy systems, promoting renewable energy, and improving energy efficiency. It emphasizes collaboration among member states, private sector stakeholders, and civil society to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 7, which aims for universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy. The plan outlines strategic actions to foster innovation, investment, and capacity-building in energy sectors worldwide, ensuring a just energy transition.

The ‘Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar’ awarded by the Government of India recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of science and technology. Key awards include the ‘Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize’, given to young scientists for their exceptional work. The ‘National Award for Science and Technology Communication’ honors excellence in science communication, promoting public understanding of science. Additionally, the ‘Vigyan Ratna Award’ is presented for significant contributions to scientific research and innovation. These awards aim to encourage scientific advancement, foster innovation, and inspire future generations to pursue careers in science and technology in India.

Pulse Polio vaccination is a public health initiative aimed at eradicating polio, particularly in children under five years of age. Launched by the Government of India in 1995, this program involves administering oral polio vaccine (OPV) in a series of rounds, typically twice a year. During these rounds, health workers conduct extensive outreach campaigns to ensure that every child is vaccinated, even in remote areas. The initiative has significantly reduced polio cases, with India being declared polio-free in 2014. Pulse Polio vaccination is a crucial part of global efforts to eliminate poliovirus and protect future generations from this debilitating disease.

The National AYUSH Mission (NAM) was launched by the Government of India in 2014 to promote traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH). The mission aims to enhance healthcare delivery by strengthening the AYUSH infrastructure, improving access to AYUSH services, and promoting research and education in these fields. It focuses on the integration of AYUSH with the national health system, ensuring the availability of quality medicines and trained practitioners. NAM also emphasizes community participation and awareness, aiming to increase the utilization of AYUSH practices for overall health and well-being across the country.