Draft Indian Petroleum and Explosives Safety Service (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is seeking public comment on the proposed appointment of a Director (Administration) at the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) headquarters in Nagpur. Stakeholders can submit their feedback by July 20, 2024, to Shri Pritam Kumar, Under Secretary (Explosives), DPIIT.
CDSCO Publishes List Of Drugs Declared As Not Of Standard Quality And Spurious For May 2024
The NSQ drug list specifies a total of 13 drugs that were detected to be deficient by State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. Out of these 23 drugs, 8 were declared to be not of standard quality and the remaining 5 were misbranded. The NSQ drug list for central CDSCO laboratories specifies a total of 39 drugs that were detected to be deficient.
New Post Office Act Streamlines Services for Citizens
The Act replaces the Indian Post Office Act of 1898 with a more streamlined legislative framework. This aims to improve efficiency and enhance service delivery for citizens. The focus has shifted towards citizen-centric services, including the delivery of government benefits, banking services, and other essential offerings, directly to citizens, particularly in remote areas.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024
These amendments aim to improve the accessibility of essential services for persons with disabilities in India. Police stations will be more accessible, promoting equal access to the justice system for people with disabilities. Accessibility features in prisons will enhance the lives of inmates with disabilities. Disaster mitigation centers will be better equipped to assist persons with disabilities during emergencies.
