RBI publishes Reporting and Accounting of Central Government transactions for March 2024
RBI has published the Reporting and Accounting of Central Government transactions for March 2024. The Government of India’s decision to set April 10, 2024, as the closure date for residual transactions in March 2024 underscores the significance of timely reporting. It necessitates special arrangements by receiving branches to ensure that all payments and collections made on behalf of the government towards the end of March are duly recorded within the same financial year. These arrangements, including courier services, facilitate the swift transfer of challans and scrolls to Nodal/Focal Point branches, thereby streamlining the accounting process.
ESIC reviews Aadhaar Implementation process
ESIC has provided for review of the Aadhaar Implementation in ESI Corporation. To increase Aadhaar seeding and achieve the targets fixed.
IRDAI invites proposals for empanelment of reputed, accredited Media Agencies
IRDAI has issued an RFP with a Tender reference number on 16th March, 2024 at 5:00 PM on Central Public Procurement Portal (www.eprocure.gov.in).
MARB Reviews PG Medical Course Applications
MARB has communicated on an additional online applications for new PG medical courses or augmentation of seats from medical institutions. Institutions are requested to acknowledge receipt and take necessary action within the stipulated timeline. MARB has also issued communications to medical institutions/ colleges regarding the submission of deficient documents/ information.
New Regulations for Nurse Practitioner in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing Program Introduced
The program, which adopts a clinical residency approach, emphasizes rigorous educational preparation to enable mental health/psychiatric nurse practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care for patients with mental illnesses. Designed for registered B.Sc. nurses, the NPMH program equips participants with advanced nursing skills to deliver specialized care to individuals with mental health issues.
National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession Formed
The Principal of the Government Physiotherapy College and President of the Gujarat State Council for Physiotherapy has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Commission. Additionally, the Commission includes other members who will contribute to its objectives and functions as laid down under its Act and Rules.
New Regulations Set for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery Program
Under these regulations, admission to the Ayurvedacharya (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) program will be based on merit in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate, conducted by an authority designated by the Central Government. The program’s duration is set at four years and six months for academic sessions, followed by a compulsory one-year rotatory internship.
Central Government Mandates Aadhaar for National Mission on Edible Oils Scheme
Under the new regulations, any eligible beneficiary wishing to benefit from the Scheme must possess an Aadhaar number or apply for Aadhaar enrolment if they haven’t done so already. However, until Aadhaar is assigned, individuals may avail benefits under the Scheme by producing alternative documents such as Aadhaar Enrolment ID slip, along with specified identity documents, subject to verification by designated officers.
Drugs (Second Amendment) Rules, 2024 Fosters Changes in Drug Packaging
By the present amendment, where the number of tablets (coated or uncoated)/Capsules (hard or soft gelatin) is more than 10, the pack size of Tablets/Capsules shall contain multiples of 5 or 7. This adjustment is expected to provide manufacturers with more versatile options in packaging sizes. Notably, the drugs “Glyceryl Trinitrate” and “Isosorbide Dinitrate,” along with their corresponding entries, have been omitted from the schedule on pack sizes of drugs for retail sale.
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar Photo Voltaic Systems) (1st amendment) Regulations, 2024
The notification serves to announce the amendments to the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar Photo Voltaic Systems) Regulations, 2021. These amendments include the definition of “Settlement Period” and the extension of settlement periods for certain Rooftop Solar Photo Voltaic Systems.
