Supported by:

Environmental Information System

(ENVIS)

Ministry of Environment & Forests

Government of India

New Delhi - 110 003

 

    

     ENVIS Centre

     (Population and Environment)

     International Institute for Population Sciences

     Govandi Station Road,

     Mumbai - 400 088

 

       Tel. :(91)-22-42372412

                (91)-22-42372473

     Fax:   (91)-22-25563257

     Email : iip@envis.nic.in

     Website : http//www.iipsenvis.nic.in

 

 

    
       

 

         

Prof.R.B.Bhagat

ENVIS Co-ordinator

Population and Environment

E-mail: rbbhagat@iips.net

 

 
  Editorial

 

This bulletin presents findings emerging from the analysis of   NHFS data  linking the prevalence of acute respiratory infections with household environment. Findings are very significant for improving the child health in the country.

 

The results from 2011 Census pertaining to the trend in population growth, sex-ratio and literacy rates are also presented in this bulletin. Suggestions and comments from readers are most welcome.

 

 

 

    
 
       

 

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                  national and global needs based on values of inclusion sensitivity and rights protection.”

 

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                   high quality education, teaching and research. This will be achieved by (a) creating competent professionals,

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                   knowledge, and (d) advocacy and awareness.”