DECEMBER 20249INDIA ON TRACK TO EXCEED 2030 RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGETSNABH INTEGRATES FOGSI'S MATERNAL HEALTH STANDARDS ACROSS ITS PROGRAMSUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi has proposed the creation of a task force in collaboration with the Ministry of Power to bolster efforts in achieving India's ambitious target of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. Addressing an event in Bhubaneswar, the minister emphasized the need for strategic collaboration among industry players, stakeholders, and government bodies to ensure timely progress towards this goal. India has already achieved 212 GW of energy generation from non-fossil fuel sources, indicating significant progress and positioning the country to exceed the 2030 target. India's push for renewable energy aligns with its international commitments to combat climate change and reduce dependency on fossil fuels, showcasing its leadership in the global transition to clean energy.Key points from the announcement include:Formation of a Task Force: The proposed task force will work to align the efforts of all stakeholders, addressing challenges and expediting the development of the renewable energy sector. Call for Industry Collaboration: The minister urged industry players and stakeholders to devise innovative and time-bound strategies to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy technologies. Government Commitment: The government will continue supporting technological advancements and fostering innovation in the clean energy sector, ensuring sustained momentum towards meeting climate goals. "Joshi also expressed optimism regarding the commitments made during the RE-Invest Summit, which collectively amount to over 32 lakh crore and 540 GW of renewable energy projects," the statement said. of a strategic collaboration inked in 2022 between NABH and FOGSI to improve the quality of maternity services and advance the Indian government's vision of `One Nation One Standard'. Manyata is FOGSI's flagship quality improvement and certification initiative that acts as a stamp of quality, ensuring consistent, safe, and respectful care for mothers during and after childbirth. It promotes the adoption of evidence-based clinical standards based on the World Health Organization's (WHO) standards of quality care in maternal health for antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.To launch the collaboration, a pilot program was conducted where 200 private maternity facilities trained on Manyata standards were assessed by NABH assessors, who were specifically onboarded and trained for this purpose by FOGSI. The pilot results showed consistent certification success rates whether facilities were assessed by FOGSI or NABH assessors. Moving forward, facilities pursuing NABH Entry-Level certification will be able to achieve dual certifications for NABH and Manyata, validating their compliance with both national healthcare standards and specialized maternity care protocols, with the NABH HOPE portal providing a digital platform for application processing and assessments. The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) has integrated The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)'s Manyata maternal health quality standards across NABH Certification programs. This move forms part
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