Simplifying Drone Ownership and Operation: A New Milestone
On August 21, 2024, the Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a crucial amendment to the Drone Rules, 2021, to support the Prime Minister’s “Drone Ki Udaan” initiative. This initiative, aimed at empowering women’s self-help groups through training and financial aid for drone operation and maintenance.
Simplified Aadhaar Process for Cotton and Soybean Farmers in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Government has issued a notification under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits, and Services) Act, 2016, mandating Aadhaar as an identity document for farmers seeking financial aid under the “Financial Assistance to Cotton and Soybean Producers in Kharip 2023” scheme.
New Fee Structure by the Bihar Real Estate Regulatory Authority
These changes are aimed at standardizing costs and ensuring transparency in the handling of applications, documents, and inspections.
New Bihar Settlement of Taxation Disputes Act 2024
This legislation introduces a framework for the settlement of various tax-related disputes through a structured and defined process.
Ensuring School Safety: The Ministry of Education’s New Directive
This directive aligns with the Supreme Court’s orders and aims to fortify the mechanisms safeguarding children in educational settings.
New Amendment to Plant Quarantine Regulations For Safe Import of Blueberries
This amendment to the existing Plant Quarantine Order aims to enhance the safety and quality of imported blueberries by imposing additional import conditions for fruits from Poland.
FSSAI Withdraws Prior Advisory On Misleading A1-A2 Milk Product Claims
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an order withdrawing its warning against misleading claims made by e-commerce food businesses selling milk and milk products labeled as “A1” and “A2.” FSSAI has notified its decision to withdraw the advisory, pending further consultation and engagement with stakeholders.
NMC Calls For Compliance With Minimum Standard Requirements for Post Graduate Courses
Every medical college shall have prescribed number of cameras at the prescribed locations of cameras with Close Circuit Cameras, as prescribed by the National Medical Commission. Every college /institute shall have its own website which shall display the details of Departments with available facilities, faculty with contact details, PG courses along with number of seats, details of the admitted students and number of OPD, IPD and Surgeries etc. for each Department separately.
NMC Stresses on Strict Compliance With Orders on Sexual Harassment
The NHRC orders pertain to the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013. Information regarding the constitution and composition of the ICCs/LCs/ICs, details of the e-mail IDs and contact numbers of the designated person(s), the procedure prescribed for submitting an online complaint, as also the relevant rules, regulations and internal policies are made readily available on the website of the concerned Authority/ Functionary/ Organisation/ Institution/ Body, as the case may be.
