Health and Cleanliness in Focus: The Ministry of Textiles Leads the Way
The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) notified regarding the implementation of cleanliness drives, health checkups, and waste management initiatives under Swachhata Hi Seva 2024.
BIS Update: Essential Standards for Electrical and Fire Safety
The Bureau of Indian Standards on issued the date of establishment and withdrawal for Indian Particulars related to High-Voltage Fuses for the External Protection of Shunt Capacitors.
From Agriculture to Water Quality: New Standards for a Better India
The Bureau of Indian Standards issued the date of establishment and withdrawal for Indian Standard Particulars related to Ammonium Chloride, Fertilizer Grade etc.
Employment Subsidy Scheme for Cashew Industry: First Amendment 2024
The Government of Goa issued a notification regarding the Employment Subsidy Scheme for Cashew Industry (First Amendment) 2024 further to amend the Employment Subsidy Scheme for Cashew Industry.
New Minimum Wages Notification by the Department of Labour, Delhi
The Department of Labour, Delhi, announced significant revisions to the minimum wage rates for various categories of workers in scheduled employment.
Revised Operational Guidelines and Training Manual of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is becoming a major public health concern in India, with a prevalence ranging from 9% to 32%. The revised guidelines focus on health promotion, early detection, and a multidisciplinary approach to NAFLD care. The training module equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, manage, and prevent NAFLD, particularly at the primary level.
BIS Organizes Workshop to Accelerate Development of National Agriculture Code
Recognizing the pivotal role of agriculture in India’s economy and the need for optimal resource utilization and technological advancements, the BIS aims to create a comprehensive code that ensures best practices across the agricultural value chain. A press release on the workshop was issued on September 27, 2024.
Reforms in Healthcare and Education For A Resilient Future
The Indian Government has announced a series of comprehensive initiatives to boost healthcare and education sectors in the country. These reforms aim to enhance healthcare accessibility, improve medical education, foster research, and promote technological advancement. A press release on these reforms was issued on September 28, 2024.
Inclusion of Acupuncture Professionals As ‘Other Care Professionals’
The Central Government has amended the Schedule to the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 to include Acupuncture Professionals as a recognized category of other care providers. The amendment was made after consultation with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions.
Central Government Rescinds Environment-Friendly Product Labeling Scheme
The Central Government has decided to rescind its Resolution on the Scheme for Labelling of Environment – Friendly Products, which was introduced in 1991. The Scheme on Labelling of Environment Friendly Products was introduced on February 20, 1991 by G.S.R. 85(E). The scheme operated on a national basis and provided accreditation and labelling for household and other consumer products which met certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of the Indian Standards for that product. The Label was known as the “ECOMARK”.
