Launch of Association of NPS Intermediaries

The ANI stakeholders are Points of Presence (Bank and Non-Bank), Central Record Keeping Agencies, Trustee Banks, Custodians, Aggregators, Annuity Service Providers, Pension Agents, Retirement Advisors, and other industry participants.

Implementing of National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Platform

e-NAM is a demand-driven scheme. The integration of mandis under the e-NAM platform is based on proposals received from State Governments/Union Territories, reflecting their demand and readiness. Mandis are integrated into the platform upon fulfilling the necessary infrastructure and technical requirements as per the e-NAM operational guidelines.

Subsidy For Production of Electric Batteries

The scheme will accelerate electric vehicle adoption and hence translate into substantial savings on account of oil import bill during the period of this Programme and increase the share of renewable energy at the national grid level.

FSSAI Reduces Sample Size for Imported Vitamin D2 to 50 Grams

Authorized Officers are now directed to draw a representative sample of at least 50 grams of imported Vitamin D2. This will consist of two samples of 25 grams each. This change addresses concerns raised about the previous requirement of 500 grams, considering Vitamin D2’s high cost.