Reference No: CIPR0007(A)Pages: 16Published on: 6, July, 2010
Abstract: In May 2005, the Committee on Infrastructure took a decision that the Ministry of Railways, in consultation with Planning Commission, would prepare a policy for permitting private and public sector operators to run container trains through the Indian Railways (IR) network. CONCOR, a listed subsidiary of IR, was the only container ... More
Reference No: CIPR0007(B)Pages: 18Published on: 6, July, 2010
Abstract: In October 2005, the representatives of the Planning Commission, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Ministry of Shipping met to discuss the RITES recommendations to work towards framing a policy document for running container trains by private and public sector operators on the IR network. Starting with this ... More
Reference No: F&A0484Pages: 11Published on: 25, May, 2010
Abstract: The case describes the decision making process followed by a large, listed company for selling a significant portion of their shareholding in another large listed company. The case discusses one of the largest offer-for-sale in the Indian capital markets. The case covers the Board processes associated with such a decision, ... More
Reference No: CMHS0008Pages: 9Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: There has been a noted increase in the number of institutional deliveries in all District Hospitals after implementation of the Janani Suraksha Yojana. Increased institutional deliveries increase the load of care for the newborns especially the sick newborns. Hence, Intensive New Born Care Units are being established at district hospitals ... More
Reference No: CMHS0005Pages: 6Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Inter-sectoral convergence between Health and Nutrition activities is the focus of the Village Health Nutrition Day (VHND) programme under NRHM of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The ASHAs, Angan Wadi Workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and the Panchayati Raj Institute members work as a team to ... More
Reference No: CMHS0009Pages: 8Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Measles is a contagious disease. It can be prevented by immunizing children between 9-12 months. The case details the efforts to provide immunity against measles, the importance of surveillance and the need to provide adequate care for those afflicted by measles. The case will be helpful to discuss why there ... More
Reference No: CMHS0007Pages: 6Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Immunization is one of the cost effective interventions to prevent a series of major illnesses particularly in environments where children are undernourished and may die from preventable diseases. The status of child immunization is a good indicator of equity, accessibility and outreach of healthcare services. In India, the Universal Immunization ... More