Status of withdrawal of ₹2000 denomination banknotes from circulation
The facility for exchange of the ₹2000 banknotes is available at the 19 Issue Offices of the Reserve Bank (RBI Issue Offices)1 since May 19, 2023. From October 09, 2023, RBI Issue Offices are also accepting ₹2000 banknotes from individuals / entities for deposit into their bank accounts.
RBI clarification regarding Inoperative Accounts / Unclaimed Deposits in banks
The banks may also organise special campaigns for facilitating activation of inoperative/ frozen accounts. Besides, the banks may also facilitate Aadhaar updation for customers through the branches providing Aadhaar related services. Instructions have been issued separately to SLBCs to proactively monitor the situation in their respective jurisdictions with a view to minimise customer inconvenience.
Central Government clarifies objectives of SHAKTI Yojana
New coal linkages for the coal produced by CIL and SCCL to the power sector are allocated under the SHAKTI Policy. This Policy balances the interests of CIL, SCCL as well as the power producers as it has various mechanisms for coal allocation, which includes auction mechanism (premium on the notified price of coal), and these auctions are conducted periodically by the coal companies.
Measures to facilitate marketing and procurement support to MSME
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) implements various schemes and programmes for the development of MSME Sector across the country. These schemes/ programmes include Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme, Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises, Micro and Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme, Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme, Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme, Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance, International Cooperation Scheme, National SC/ST Hub, MSME Champions, etc.
Scheme of Financial Assistance for Institutes of Hotel Management & Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Indian Culinary Institute (ICI), Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management & National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology
The scheme also extends CFA for setting up of State Institutes of Hotel Management & Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (SIHMs) and Food Crafts Institutes (FCIs).
PM-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan Renamed as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
The solar power scheme, implemented under the DA JGUA, aims to provide solar energy solutions to tribal and PVTG habitations/villages, thereby improving their quality of life and reducing their dependence on traditional energy sources.
FSSAI Reclassifies Packaged Drinking Water and Mineral Water as High-Risk Food Category
FSSAI will conduct mandatory annual inspections of manufacturing facilities of packaged drinking water and mineral water to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. Central License holders for high-risk food categories, including packaged drinking water and mineral water, must undergo annual third-party food safety audits.
ESIC and Ayushman Bharat Join Forces to Improve Healthcare Access for Over 14 Crore Beneficiaries
Ministry of Labour and Employment issues press release regarding Employees State Insurance Corporation works on convergence with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
SHe-Box Portal Launched to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaints
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) issued a press release regarding the launch of the SHe-Box portal.
