Department of Posts Issues Commemorative Stamps to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

Why in the News?

Marking International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the **Department of Posts** released two commemorative postage stamps and a set of picture postcards dedicated to **Breast Cancer Awareness** to promote early detection and preventive healthcare.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Dignitaries Present: The stamps were jointly released by Union Health Secretary **Punya Salila Srivastava** and Director General Postal Services **Manisha Sinha**. The technical inputs were supplied by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

- Key Health Statistics & Burden:

- Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in India, accounting for over **30% of all new cancer cases** diagnosed in females.

- India reported over 2 lakh new breast cancer cases in 2024, with 1 in every 29 women at risk of developing the disease.

- NP-NCD Achievements:

- Under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), screening for oral, breast, and cervical cancers is integrated into primary care across **1.8 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs**.

- A total of **86.97 crore screenings** have been conducted nationwide for the three cancers, including **22.90 crore screenings specifically for breast cancer**.

Static GK Facts:

- Department of Posts (India Post):

- Established: **October 1, 1854** | Headquarters: **Dak Bhawan, New Delhi**.

- Parent Ministry: **Ministry of Communications**.

- Director General Postal Services: **Manisha Sinha**.

- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare:

- Union Minister: **Jagat Prakash Nadda (J. P. Nadda)**.

- Union Health Secretary: **Punya Salila Srivastava**.

- Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

- Observed globally every year from **October 1 to 31** (Symbolized by the **Pink Ribbon**).

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which department issued two commemorative postage stamps to mark International Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

A: Department of Posts (India Post)

Q: Who is the current Union Health Secretary of India?

A: Punya Salila Srivastava

Q: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed globally every year during which month?

A: October (October 1 to 31)

Q: Who is the current Director General of Postal Services in India?

A: Manisha Sinha

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