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2019 general elections: The winner gets an economy riddled with problems

With 7% expansion in the year through March, India has held the crown as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. But that’s quickly changing this year as consumption — which makes up 61% of India’s gross domestic product — weakens sharply, with ripple effects on new investments. GDP data due May 31 will probably show growth cooled in the three months through March from a six-quarter low of 6.6%. 

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States, UTs asked to hold screening sessions in schools, colleges for mental health, cancer

“Investment in risk behaviour prevention and health promotion among youth are the most cost-effective ways to improve health outcomes. Education institutions can play a critical role in these areas,” the letter stated. The letter mentions that the majority of risk behaviour that impacts health takes shape during young age. The prevalence of common mental morbidity including depression in the age group of 18-29 years is around 9 per cent as per National Mental Health survey.

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