Update on Access to Generic Medicines provided under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras opened across the country
In order to promote the PMBJP scheme, the Department of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of scheme periodically requests state/UT governments/ district administrations to create awareness about the scheme and provide rent free space for opening Janaushadhi Kendras in Community Health Centre (CHC)/ Primary Health Centre (PHC)/Government Hospitals.
Rashtra Aarogya Nidhi scheme launched to provide financial aid provided to poor patients living below poverty line for treatment at any Super Specialty Government hospitals / institutes
The umbrella scheme of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) is a central sector scheme which provides one-time financial assistance to poor patients living below State/UT wise threshold poverty line and suffering from life threatening diseases relating to heart, kidney, liver, cancer, etc. for treatment at any of Super Specialty Government hospitals/institutes.
Open Network for Digital Commerce to democratize digital commerce.
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a Section 8 company, under the initiative of DPIIT, with a mission to democratize digital commerce. Any two platforms that are compliant with the ONDC Protocol can interoperate without specifically integrating with each other’s systems. The ONDC Protocol compliant applications together constitute the ONDC Network.
Clarification regarding Intellectual Property Rights Policy Management framework which covers 8 types of intellectual property rights
There are following types of intellectual property rights covered under Intellectual Property Rights Policy Management (IPRPM) framework: (i) Patents, (ii) Trade mark, (iii) Industrial Designs, (iv)Copyrights, (v) Geographical Indications, (vi) Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Layout Design, (vii) Trade Secret, and (viii) Plant Varieties.
PCI clarifies on the Appeal Process on the new DIGI-PHARMed Portal
The PCI has introduced an appeal option on the portal. If any course of the institution has been awarded the decision of ‘not approved’ or ‘rejected’, they can avail of the appeal option.
Dept. of Consumer Affairs clarifies on Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 in respect of Medical Devices
If the Government or National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) or any other statutory body revises the prices of essential commodities, the industries must be permitted to revise their prices as per the notifications issued by such bodies.
Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control (Sixth) Amendment Order, 2023
The modified Order aims to regulate the production and usage of Fermented Organic Manure and Liquid Fermented Organic Manure. These modifications, aim to enhance the effectiveness and application of these organic fertilisers in agricultural practices.
Maharashtra Industry, Trade and Investment Facilitation Act, 2023
ndividuals or entities, such as entrepreneurs, investors, or authorized representatives, can apply electronically through the Single Window System to establish a new industrial undertaking or continue operating an existing one in the state. The application should be accompanied by the prescribed processing fees.
