Draft Guidelines for the Introduction of courses based on Indian heritage and culture
The instant scheme has been conceived by the UGC to realign acquaintances from various countries worldwide with this Indian Knowledge system and cultural heritage. There will be short term multi-tier credit based modular programme with multiple entry and exit based on Indian heritage and culture to promote the interest of people from abroad to visit India.
Draft Guidelines for Empanelment of Artists/Artisans–in–Residence in Higher Educational Institutions
In order to recognize the intellectual and creative talent in various art forms and crafts available within the country which are not formally connected to mainstream academia, these guidelines lay down an integrated initiative to imbibe the skills and creativity of artists and artisans augmenting the resources.
NMC directs Medical Colleges to furnish Bank Guarantees on Structural Financial Messaging System Platform
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed that medical colleges shall furnish bank guarantees solely on Structural Financial Messaging System Platform (SFMS) Platform. Henceforth, ordinarily, a physical bank guarantee will not be accepted. Only in exceptional circumstances, will a bank guarantee not generated through SFMS Platform be accepted.
Central Govt. notifies enforcement date for provision of ESI Act in Gandhinagar District
These provisions shall come into force in all the areas of Gandhinagar district, in addition to the already notified areas of the said district, in the State of Gujarat. The date which has been appointed as the date on which they will come into force is 1st April, 2023.
Revival of Coal MDO Contracts
NITI Aayog had recommended that instead of amending the CMSP Act, Ministry of Coal may insert a clause in the Coal Mine Development & Production Agreement signed between the Government and the Government companies’ allottees barring “appointment of MDOs before the allotment of coal block”.
Ministry of Labour & Employment clarified that Code on Wages, 2019 makes minimum wages universally applicable across employments
Ministry of Labour & Employment clarified that Code on Wages, 2019 makes minimum wages universally applicable across employments and thus moves ahead from restrictive applicability of minimum wages limited to scheduled employments as provided for under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
Policies on steel manufacture & export
Measures taken to facilitate a more conducive policy environment for more competitive domestic steel making and exports.
Central Government commences Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme
The States can avail of the scheme through their implementing agencies for infrastructure projects with significant export linkages like Border Haats, Land customs stations, quality testing and certification labs, cold chains, trade promotion centres, export warehousing and packaging, SEZs and ports/airports cargo terminuses.
SC orders that for claiming Input Tax Credit, genuineness of the transaction and actual physical movement of the goods has to be proved by the dealer
For claiming ITC, genuineness of the transaction and actual physical movement of the goods are the sine qua non and the aforesaid can be proved only by furnishing the name and address of the selling dealer, details of the vehicle which has delivered the goods, payment of freight charges, acknowledgement of taking delivery of goods, tax invoices and payment particulars etc.
