₹10,900 Crore Allocated To PM E-DRIVE Scheme and Expanded Charging Network
A significant portion of the PM E-DRIVE budget, ₹2,000 crore, has been specifically allocated for the installation of Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations (EVPCS). According to the MoP 25,202 EVPCS have been installed nationwide. Specifically, 271 EVPCS have been installed in Chhattisgarh.
Government and Industry Collaborate to Boost Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Sector
The Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) led a roundtable discussion with business leaders from the food processing and packaging machinery sector. The meeting provided a platform for industry representatives and government officials to discuss opportunities, challenges, and potential solutions to drive growth and enhance global competitiveness in this crucial sector.
e-NAM Connects Over 1389 Mandis, Facilitates ₹3.79 Lakh Crore in Agricultural Trade
The Indian government’s National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) scheme continues to expand its reach, connecting farmers and traders through a digital platform for transparent and competitive agricultural commodity trading. As of October 31, 2024, 1389 mandis across 23 states and 4 Union Territories (UTs) have been integrated with the e-NAM platform.
India Boosts Wildlife Research and Pashmina Certification with New Advanced Facilities
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, along with the Minister of State for the same ministry, inaugurated two significant facilities at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun: an Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and a Next Generation DNA Sequencing Facility. These developments build upon the foundation laid last year with the inauguration of the Pashmina Certification Centre (PCC).
NMC Sets 2 PM Deadline for Fee Payments on Closing Dates to Avoid Gateway Overloads
The NMC has observed a recurring problem of payment gateway overloads due to a high volume of transactions on application closing dates. To address this issue and ensure smooth processing, the NMC has implemented the policy that on closing dates, fee payments will only be accepted until 2:00 PM (14:00 hrs).
Draft Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Central Government has announced amendments to the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, through the draft Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2024. These changes seek to introduce fee reductions for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), Micro & Small Startups, and Women Entrepreneurs. The most significant change will be the reduction in license fees for various activities related to gas cylinders, including import, filling, storage, dispensing CNG, and transport.
