Women volunteers allay vaccine fears in Jharkhand
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Governance
Women volunteers allay vaccine fears in Jharkhand
Acting as a bridge between communities and public health services, setu didis addressed the concerns of villagers and convinced them to get vaccinated
Ranjan Kanti Panda | Jul 26, 2021 | Jharkhand
Health
Pandemic pushes impoverished villagers into further debts
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Education
Supplementary teaching helps students’ overall development
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