The Haryana Government amended the Scheme relating to “Backward and Forward Linkages Scheme”
The primary objective of the “Backward and Forward Linkages Scheme” is to establish a comprehensive and efficient supply chain for the processed food industry in Haryana. The scheme emphasizes two crucial aspects: backward integration and forward integration. By integrating farmers, processors, and the market, the government aims to enhance the industry’s efficiency and profitability. Additionally, the scheme ensures that farmers receive fair and remunerative prices for their produce, further incentivizing their participation in the processed food sector.
UGC measures for Implementing the National Education Policy for Environmental Education
the University Grants Commission (UGC) has produced a document aimed at sensitizing students from diverse backgrounds about sustainable development goals and global environmental challenges. The document aims to enable students to appreciate the historical context of human interactions with the environment and gain insights into international efforts to safeguard the Earth’s environment and resources. Upon completing the program, students will be equipped with knowledge and skills to address environmental issues. The learning outcomes include appreciating the man-environment interaction, understanding environmental ethics, and grasping the concepts of natural resources, sustainable development, environmental issues, biodiversity conservation, pollution, and climate change.
Guidelines on Insurance Claims of victims of recent Train Accident tragedy in Balasore, Odisha
All Life, General Insurance Companies and Stand Alone Health Insurance Companies are advised to initiate immediate steps for quick registration and disposal of claims. There is an urgent need for the insurance industry to take immediate steps to mitigate the hardships of the affected insured population by ensuring immediate registration and settlement of eligible claims.
DCI directs Dental Colleges to Conduct Anti-Ragging Orientation Program in Compliance with Guidelines
While conducting Anti-Ragging Orientation Programs, the dental colleges must either invite a DCI member from their own state or from a neighboring state if the member from their own state is unavailable for any reason. Furthermore, after conducting the program, the dental colleges must promptly provide the prescribed documents to the DCI office.
UGC advisory for prevention on sexual harassment
Advisory to the Universities /Colleges/Higher Educational Institutions (HELs) to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and a Special cell in the institutions under your administrative control to deal with the issue of gender based violence and to conduct gender sensitization programmes.
NMC issues an Alert on Fake Letters regarding NET
All stakeholders are requested to note that important letters, circulars and public notices are posted on the NMC website. Hence the genuineness of letters, circulars and public notices can always be verified from the website. Reliance should be placed only upon those letters, circulars and public notices available on the NMC website.
NMC requests submission of Compliance Report on Anti-Ragging Measures, Incidents and Action Taken
Medical colleges/ institutes are required to comply with the Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges and Institutions Regulations, 2021 and submit the compliance report to the NMC by 30th June, 2023.
Ministry of AYUSH issues a Call for Papers on Special Issue of JDRAS on “Millets- The Nutri-cereals”
To commemorate the International Year of Millets and identify potential research gaps and future avenues, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) will be publishing a special issue of JDRAS on “Millets: The Nutri-cereals.” The special issue is scheduled for release on Ayurveda Day 2023. The Journal invites research papers, reviews, short communications, perspectives, book reviews, and systematic reviews.
Income-tax (Eighth Amendment) Rules
Any movable property, being equity shares, of a public sector company or a company, received by a person from a public sector company or the Central Government or any State Government under strategic disinvestment is exempted from being reported under the title income from other sources while filing Annual Income Tax return.
Govt of Odisha appoints 1196 Medical Officers in Odisha Medical & Health Services Cadre
The newly appointed Medical Officers will serve a probationary period of two years, starting from their date of joining the post. During this period, their performance and suitability for the role will be assessed. These candidates have been posted to various districts as indicated in their appointment letters.
