National Award to Teachers 2024

The Higher Education lnstitutions are requested to participate in this initiative. The nominations for this award need to be uploaded on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal i.e., https://www.awards.gov.in. The selected teachers will be felicitated by the Hon’ble President of lndia on 5th September, 2024 in New Delhi. The deadline for nomination for the award is 20th June, 2024.

MoCAFPD Issues Draft Rules On Moisture Meters For Cereal Grains And Oilseeds

These rules apply to digitally indicating automatic grain moisture meters that directly display moisture content and outline the requirements for approval of grain moisture meters used in commercial transactions of cereal grains and oilseeds. These rules address the storage of measurement data, including authenticity and integrity requirements for legally relevant external data.

AP State Electricity Regulatory Commission Publishes Draft Demand Side Management Regulations, 2024

APSERC has released draft Demand Side Management Regulations (DSM), 2024 with objectives to lower electricity costs, reduce environmental impact, and promote energy-efficient technologies. The regulations outline principles for cost-effective DSM programs without burdening consumers, require the prompt establishment of a DSM Cell by each Distribution Licensee, and mandate the submission of progress reports and expenses for DSM plans.

NPPA Updates Data Requirements for Fixing Drug Prices in India

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has issued a new office memorandum regarding data submission of Price To Retailer (PTR) and Moving Annual Turnover (MAT) values for October 2023. The information must be submitted within 10 days of this notice, i.e. by June 15, 2024.

Ammonium Nitrate Bags to Get Barcodes for Enhanced Tracking

The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has announced an order aimed at strengthening security measures for Ammonium Nitrate. It has mandated that each bag containing Ammonium Nitrate must be marked with the identification number of the package or bar coding.

Mandatory Tracking for Non-Toxic Cylinders

The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has issued an order mandating the compliance with the requirement that each non-toxic and non-flammable gas cylinder be be marked with a barcode or QR code for tracking purposes. The order applies to all entities involved in the lifecycle of high-pressure cylinders such as manufacturers, importers, fillers and traders.

CPCB Publishes Report On Its Significant Works

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been actively working on various fronts to combat pollution and promote sustainable practices. It has published a report titled ‘Significant Works by
Central Pollution Control Board’ detailing its recent endeavors. The report specifies several initiatives undertaken by CPCB to foster environmental protection.