Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2023
In case of damage of any existing underground telegraph infrastructure for any reason, the licensee, whose existing underground telegraph infrastructure is damaged, may temporarily establish the overground telegraph infrastructure, in lieu of the damaged
underground telegraph infrastructure, to restore the telegraph service for the period of sixty days from the date of reporting of damage of the infrastructure to the appropriate authority.
Advisory/alert for lndian students seeking admission in foreign lnstitutes/Universities for Undergraduate Medical Courses
Therefore, all the students who are desirous to obtain the medical qualification from any foreign medical institutions or universities and thereafter practice allopathy in lndia, are hereby advised to ensure that all conditions prescribed in FMGL are fulfilled before taking admission. Any variation in duration, medium of instructions, syllabus, clinical training or internship/clerkship may lead to disqualification in grant of registration in lndia. ln case of disqualification, the sole responsibility shall lie upon the candidate only.
Update on E-Pharmacy Platforms
The draft Rules contain provisions for registration of e-pharmacy, periodic inspection of e-pharmacy, procedure for distribution or sale of drugs through e-pharmacy, prohibition of advertisement of drugs through e-pharmacy, complaint redressal mechanism, monitoring of e-pharmacy, etc.
TRAI issues recommendations on Introduction of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider Authorization under Unified License (UL)
TRAI issued a Consultation Paper on ‘Introduction of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider Authorization under Unified License (UL)’ on 09th February 2023. The comments and counter-comments received from various stakeholders are available on TRAI website. In this regard, an Open House Discussion (OHD) was also held on 20th June 2023 through video conference. Based on the comments/inputs received from the stakeholders during consultation process, discussion held during OHD and further analysis of the issues, the Authority has finalized Recommendations on ‘Introduction of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider Authorization under Unified License (UL)’.
Consultation Paper on Review of Regulatory Framework for Broadcasting and Cable services
In order to address the remaining issues pertaining to Tariff, Interconnection and Quality of Service of Broadcasting and Cable services, as identified by the stakeholders’ committee and suggested by other stakeholders, the Authority is issuing this consultation paper for seeking stakeholders’ comments.
PLI schemes for food processing
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), which addresses the infrastructure challenges being faced by SMEs and promotes technology adoption in the food processing sector.
FSSAI has decided to grant a final One-time permission up to 31.12.2023 for FBOs to use pre-printed packaging materials non-complying with the FSS (Labelling & Display) Regulation, 2020
The revised fee for any FBO applying for permission to use the above said PPMs shall be Rs. 30,000/- + GST (for central license) and Rs. 12,000/. + GST (for state license) to be paid through the e-payment portal- https:/lepay.fssai.gov.in.
