Measures taken to Address Rising Cases of Cancer
A population-based initiative for prevention, control and screening for common NCDs i.e. diabetes, hypertension and common cancers has been rolled out in the country under NHM and also as a part of Comprehensive Primary Health Care.
Doctors Exhorted to prescribe Generic Medicines
In order to promote generic medicines at affordable prices to all, more than 9600 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) have been set up covering all districts of the country.
Thermal Power Plants must comply with Emission Norms
MoEF&CC has specified timelines for SO2 compliance for non-retiring Thermal Power Plants for compliance to emission norms. For non-compliance beyond the specified timelines, MoEF&CC has prescribed environment compensation on the non-retiring thermal power plants.
Delhi HC imposes cost on Restaurant and Hotel Associations
The Delhi High Court has imposed ₹1,00,000 cost on National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) for complete non-compliance of the directions as per its order dated 12th April, 2023 pertaining to Service Charge.
Master Circular for Management of Advances by Primary Urban Co-operative Banks
UCBs are expected to provide relief and rehabilitation assistance, in their area of operation to people affected by natural calamities such as droughts, floods, cyclones, etc. In order to avoid delay in taking relief measures on the occurrence of natural calamity, banks should evolve a suitable policy framework with the approval of the Board of Directors.
Vivad Se Vishwas I- relief for MSME Scheme
All the field units of ESIC are requested to monitor their GeM IDs for any pending claims under Vivad se Vishwas I- Relief for MSMEs Scheme and settle them as per the Scheme and send monthly report to Head quarters Office by 10th of following month starting from July 23.
Clarifications regarding Schemes for Development of Minority Communities
Ministry of Minority Affairs specifically implements various Schemes across the country for socio-economic and educational empowerment of the six (6) centrally notified minority communities. All persons belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category, including from minority communities, can avail the benefit of 10% reservation in employment and admission in educational institutions.
