Government Updates Medical Device Classification Lists, Seeks Public Feedback
Drafts of the revised classification lists are available for public review. Stakeholders, including industry associations and medical professionals, are encouraged to provide feedback through the dedicated Google Form by February 5, 2025. Following the feedback period, the CLA will finalize and publish the updated classification lists.
India Aims to Triple Organic Exports to Rs 20,000 Crore in Three Years
The 8th edition of NPOP positions India to become a leading global exporter of organic products. By fostering a supportive ecosystem and strengthening organic certification, the initiative empowers stakeholders across the value chain and promotes sustainable farming practices.
Conclave in Hyderabad Focuses on Pandemic Preparedness and Animal Vaccine Innovation
Prof. Dr. Vinod K Paul, Member-Health, NITI Aayog, inaugurated the conclave and emphasized the critical need to bolster veterinary infrastructure to effectively combat future pandemics. The Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, called for increased investment in animal health to improve productivity and enhance supply chain and cold chain systems for effective last-mile delivery of vaccines. The Animal Husbandry Commissioner, stressed the importance of ensuring vaccine security and pre-qualification for animal vaccines.
Draft Insecticides (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2024
The draft rules propose a fee of Rs. 200 per sample of bio-pesticides where the active ingredient is known. The fee for testing/ analyzing bio-pesticide samples submitted by farmers to ascertain quality would be specified in a revised Second Schedule. The Central Government may also consider exempting specific state governments from these fees for a reasonable period due to genuine difficulties.
Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform to spur innovation, help India become global leader in sustainability
The launch of the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform will provide an opportunity for the Indian firms to collaborate, to co-innovate and will help provide a platform for financing, to share ideas, technologies and resources. This will help India become an attractive business case and a global leader in the sustainability and cleantech sector.
CBDT extends income tax exemption for educational institutions to Sri Paripoorna Sanathana Ayurveda Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre
The Central Government has approved ‘Sri Paripoorna Sanathana Charitable Trust’, Bengaluru (PAN: AALTS2655L) for its college unit, ‘Sri Paripoorna Sanathana Ayurveda Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre’ under the category of ‘University, college or other institution’ for ‘Scientific Research’ to claim income tax exemption available to educational institutions.
CBIC extends due date to file GST forms
CBIC extends due date to file GST form 8, form 7, form 6 & form 5.