New Initiatives To Support Women Across Economic Sectors
By addressing critical issues such as equal remuneration, financial security, maternity benefits, and safe working conditions, the Ministry of Labour & Employment is paving the way for women to thrive across various economic sectors.
Draft Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) Notified
Several activities will be prohibited or regulated within the ESA, including mining, expansion of existing polluting industries, and large-scale construction projects. Existing mining operations will be phased out within five years. However, existing healthcare facilities and repair/extension of residential houses are exempted.
Delay In Implementation Of Morpholine Quality Control Order
The implementation of the Morpholine (Quality Control) Order, 2020 has been postponed. The order, which was initially set to come into effect on August 1, 2024, will now be enforced from November 1, 2024.
New Regulations for Electricity Grid Access Fees
Under the new rules, entities seeking grid access will need to register with the respective Regional Load Despatch Centre (RLDC) or National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC). A registration fee will be applicable for this process.
Government Revises Rules for Earth Extraction for Linear Projects
The proposed amendments to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification will define “linear projects” more clearly and specify the amount of earth that can be extracted. Additionally, it will establish a mechanism for monitoring and enforcing environmental safeguards during the extraction process.
