Processing of Applications for UG MBBS Courses for Academic Year 2024-25 Underway
The applications are being assessed in accordance with the provisions outlined in the National Medical Commission (UGMEB) Notification on Undergraduate Minimum Standard Requirements-2023. MARB has informed that it has dispatched emails to each applicant, containing crucial information regarding their application status. Applicants are advised to retrieve this letter from their email inboxes and await further instructions from the board.
Government Introduces Amendments to Hazardous and Other Wastes Management Rules
One significant amendment includes the addition of clause 22A, which defines “deposition centers” as specified in the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, for the collection of domestic hazardous wastes. These deposition centers must obtain authorization from the State Pollution Control Board or the Pollution Control Committee concerned. These centers are also required to maintain records of providing domestic hazardous waste to the actual user or disposal facility and file annual returns to the respective authorities.
New Amendment Order Enhances Regulation of Lubricating Oils and Greases
It introduces a new clause, 9A, into the existing Lubricating Oils and Greases Regulation Order of 1987. Clause 9A pertains to the application process for inclusion under PART B of Schedule I of the regulation. Schedule I includes oil companies that are exempted form the definition of processor. According to the new clause, any company not specified under PART A of Schedule I and engaged in the business of processing lubricating oils and greases may apply for inclusion under PART B of the schedule.
New National Dental Commission Rules, 2024 Introduced to Enhance Dental Education
One significant provision involves the nomination of members to the Dental Advisory Council in states or union territories lacking Government Dental Colleges. In such cases, individuals with post-graduate degrees in dental sciences, registration with the National or State Register, and at least fifteen years of experience in the field will be appointed to the council.
New Regulations Establish Nurse Practitioner in Midwifery (NPM) Educator Program
These regulations focus on addressing the pressing need for trained healthcare professionals to cater to the approximately 30 million pregnancies occurring annually in India. The ‘Midwifery Services Initiative’ seeks to bolster reproductive, maternal, and neonatal health services by empowering nurse practitioners in midwifery through Midwifery Led Care Units (MLCUs).
New National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Rules, 2024, Established
The newly enacted rules outline the qualifications and experience required for nursing and midwifery leaders. The Commission is entrusted with several responsibilities such as undertaking studies to reduce the cost of nursing education in the country, suggesting measures to adopt modern technology and global best practices to make education more accessible, deciding the manner of hearing appeals against the decisions of Boards, consulting stakeholders while making regulations, etc.
Electricity Rules Amended to Address Renewable Energy Sources
These Amendment Rules have empowered the Central Government to establish distinct central pools for various categories of Renewable Energy Sources. These pools will operate for a duration of three years from the date specified in the order issued by the Central Government.
Understanding the Revised Minimum Wage Rates for Employees in Uttarakhand
The recent notification by the Department of Labour of Uttarakhand, outlining revised minimum wage rates for employees in commercial establishments and shops, emphasizing fair compensation and employee welfare.
Amendment to Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996: Limitations on Exemption from Construction Costs in Madhya Pradesh
The Notification introduces amendments to the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996 by the State Government, specifying limitations on the exemption from the cost of construction projects, with the total exemption not exceeding three percent of the total technical sanction of the project.
Implementation of Transgender Rights Protection in Higher Education Institutions: Maharashtra State Directive
The Notification outlines recommendations and directives for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens-2020 to protect the rights of third party persons and provide them access to higher education institutions in Maharashtra, emphasizing strict compliance with relevant rules and provisions, addressing issues of prejudice and harassment, and ensuring equal opportunities and respect for third party persons in various aspects of social and educational life.
