CONTENTS

1. Sampoornata Abhiyan
2. Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT

Sampoornata Abhiyan

Context:

Recently, NITI Aayog launched the ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ witnessing significant participation from citizens across the country.

Relevance:

GS II: Government policies and Interventions

About Sampoornata Abhiyan:

• Objective:
  • Sampoornata Abhiyan is a 3-month campaign aimed at achieving saturation of key indicators in both Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks across India.
• Coverage:
  • It targets achieving saturation in 6 key indicators each in 112 Aspirational Districts and 500 Aspirational Blocks under the Aspirational Districts Programme and Aspirational Blocks Programme.
• Key Indicators of Aspirational Blocks:
  • Percentage of pregnant women registered for Antenatal Care (ANC) within the first trimester.
  • Percentage of persons screened for Diabetes against the targeted population in the Block.
  • Percentage of persons screened for Hypertension against the targeted population in the Block.
  • Percentage of pregnant women taking Supplementary Nutrition under the ICDS Programme regularly.
  • Percentage of Soil Health Cards generated against the soil sample collection target.
  • Percentage of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) that have received a Revolving Fund against the total SHGs in the block.
• Key Indicators of Aspirational Districts:
  • Percentage of pregnant women registered for Antenatal Care (ANC) within the first trimester.
  • Percentage of pregnant women taking Supplementary Nutrition under the ICDS Programme regularly.
  • Percentage of children fully immunized (9-11 months) (BCG+DPT3+OPV3+Measles 1).
  • Number of Soil Health Cards distributed.
  • Percentage of schools with functional electricity at the secondary level.
  • Percentage of schools providing textbooks to children within 1 month of the start of the academic session.
• Implementation Partners:
  • NITI Aayog collaborates with relevant Central Ministries, Departments, and State/Union Territory Governments to ensure effective and rapid development of these Districts and Blocks.

Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT

Context:

India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is scheduled to be conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024 in Umroi, Meghalaya.

Relevance:

GS III: Security Challenges

About Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT:

• Purpose and Edition:
  • Purpose: Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is the 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, aimed at enhancing joint military capabilities in counter-insurgency operations within a Sub Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
  • Edition: Conducted alternately in India and Mongolia, the last edition took place in Mongolia in July 2023.
• Participants and Units:
  • The exercise features a contingent of 45 personnel from India, represented by a Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS along with personnel from other arms and services.
• Terrain and Focus:
  • The exercise focuses on operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrains, aiming to refine tactical skills crucial for such environments.
• Tactical Drills and Objectives:
  • Tactical drills include Response to a Terrorist Action, Establishment of a Joint Command Post, setting up an Intelligence & Surveillance Centre, and Securing of a Helipad/Landing Site.
  • The exercise facilitates the exchange of best practices in Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) of joint operations between the Indian and Mongolian armies.
• Outcome and Benefits:
  • By enhancing inter-operability, camaraderie, and mutual understanding, Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT strengthens defence cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Mongolia.