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Empowering Dreams: The Ladli Foundation Trust

Established in 2010 by Devendra Kumar, the Ladli Foundation Trust is an organization working towards gender equality and women's empowerment, uplifting and supporting women and girls. The Ladli Foundation Trust aims to transform lives and inspire change. This non-profit organization has been a driving force in empowering girls and women across various aspects of life. The Vision of Ladli Foundation Trust is to create a world where girls and women have equal opportunities, rights, and a platform to showcase their potential. The organization's name, "Ladli," translates to "beloved daughter," highlighting one of the main aims of the foundation, i.e., to protect and empower girls and women in our society. The Ladli Foundation Trust has established various programs to address different dimensions of empowerment. These include the  E-Pathanshala  program, the  SHAGUN  program, the  RAHAT SEVA  program, the  MENSTRUSHALA...

How Social Internship Program by DOE is important and beneficial for students

  With the Directorate of Education's Social Internship Program, students get a chance to work on and spread awareness about issues that are prevalent, relevant for the 21st century, and that they are passionate about. Aside from learning valuable digital literacy skills, interns also acquire research skills, workshop organization skills, public speaking skills, teamwork skills, leadership skills, etc. These are skills that cannot be cultivated within the classroom, but once developed and honed, they are beneficial for students at every stage of life. Additionally, the internship helps students expand their knowledge base regarding the topic of their research. In addition to the basic knowledge that they may have about the given topic, the opportunity for further research, interaction with other students, and the organization of workshops expands their knowledge. By conducting workshops, DOE's internship program also exposes students to diverse groups and communities. St...

Understanding the Global Malnutrition Crisis: Origins, Impact, and Remedies

  The prevalence of malnutrition has surged globally, emerging as a significant threat. In contrast to historical causes of deaths, like wars and natural disasters, malnutrition has emerged as one of the leading causes of death worldwide. As defined by WHO or World Health Organization, malnutrition refers to the deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake, imbalance of essential nutrients or impaired nutrient utilization. WHO identifies malnutrition as the foremost public health threat globally, with its grasp extending to around 20–60% of hospitalized individuals. Beneath the surface of the term "malnutrition," lies a vital aspect often overlooked: it is not solely driven by insufficient food access. Even those with seemingly adequate food resources can be gripped by malnutrition. Malnutrition can stem from both insufficient nutrient-rich food intake and the consumption of excessively nutrient-deficient meals, which fail to support essential bodily functions. Consuming larg...