New Accessibility Standards for the Insurance Sector Announced by Ministry of Finance
On August 20, 2024, the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Financial Services issued a significant notification addressing the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities within the insurance sector. This action aligns with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which mandates the Central Government to establish accessibility standards across various domains, including physical environments, […]
Draft Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The draft rules propose that Individuals are obligated to provide information upon request from authorized statistics officers. The draft rules also emphasize the importance of data protection. Agencies collecting statistics must take measures to ensure information is secure and used only for the intended purposes.
Electricity Deviation Settlement Mechanism Regulations, 2024
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024, aim to establish a commercial mechanism for penalizing grid users who deviate from their scheduled electricity consumption or generation. These regulations will apply to all grid-connected regional entities and those involved in inter-state electricity trade.
Discontinuation Of Courses Under College of Physicians & Surgeons (CPS), Mumbai
PGMEB has decided to discontinue all courses offered under the umbrella of CPS, Mumbai, with immediate effect. This decision applies to both to medical institutions and hospitals currently running CPS courses, as well as students who are in the process of taking admissions to the courses run by CPS.
PGMEB Extends Deadline for PG Broad Specialty Course 2021 Examinations
PGMEB has decided to grant a further extension for the completion of PG Broad Specialty Course 2021 examinations up till January 31, 2025.
Cabinet approves BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing
The salient features of BioE3 policy include innovation-driven support to R&D and entrepreneurship across thematic sectors. This will accelerate technology development and commercialization by establishing Biomanufacturing & Bio-AI hubs and Biofoundry. Along with prioritizing regenerative bioeconomy models of green growth, this policy will facilitate expansion of India’s skilled workforce and provide a surge in job creation.
Vision Meet on “Insurance for All” by 2047
The discussions covered strategies for providing affordable insurance products, integrating advanced technology, and enhancing the role of the State Insurance Plan. All these discussions and deliberations were aimed at developing a detailed roadmap to achieve the “Insurance for All” vision by 2047.
Telecommunication Tariff (Seventieth Amendment) Order, 2024
The amendment provides that Tariff for Public Data Office under PM Wani scheme shall be same as is applicable for retail broadband (FTTH) connection.
