Correction In Price Issued For Synchrobreathe Inhaler
The price of the Synchrobreathe Inhaler for Budesonide Inhalation (MDI) 200 mcg/dose for 200 doses has therefore been revised to correct a typographical error. It is now fixed at Rs. 81.20 pe.r inhaler
Government Intensifies Efforts to Curb Tobacco Use Among Youth
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is actively working to reduce tobacco use among young people through a combination of legislation, guidelines, awareness campaigns, and restrictions on the sale of tobacco products.
FSSAI Intensifies Efforts to Combat Food Adulteration
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively working to ensure food safety across the country through regular surveillance, monitoring, inspections, and random sampling of food products. Non-conforming food samples result in penal action against Food Business Operators (FBOs) as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, Rules, and Regulations.
Government Cracks Down on Spurious Seeds, Fertilizers, and Pesticides
The Indian government is taking action to combat the sale of spurious seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, ensuring farmers have access to quality agricultural inputs. Existing legislation, including the Seeds Act, 1966, the Insecticide Act, 1964, and the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, provides the framework for quality control and enforcement.
Policy on foreign investments: New measures
The Government will also be bringing up the Jan Vishwas 2.0 bill, aiming to further improve the business environment. In the Union Budget 2025, it was announced that a High-Level Committee for Regulatory Reforms will be set up to strengthen trust-based economic governance and take transformational measures to enhance EoDB, especially in matters of inspections and compliances.
New software for enhancing finance for farmers
Computerization of PACS project aims to provide a comprehensive ERP solution for entailing more than 25 economic activities prescribed under the Model Bye-Laws for PACS covering various modules such as financial services for short, medium & long term loans, procurement operations, Public Distribution Shops (PDS) operations, business planning, warehousing, merchandising, borrowings, asset management, human resource management, etc.
PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme
PM E-Drive scheme aims to enhance electric mobility in India and contribute to the country’s environmental goals through several key strategies. The scheme is available till 31.03.2026
SEBI-registered stock brokers allowed to trade in Government Securities (G-Secs) through Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching (NDS-OM)
The circular facilitates the inclusion of SEBI-registered stock brokers in the Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching (NDS-OM) for trading in Government Securities (G-Secs). This move aims to make the trading of G-Secs more accessible to a wider array of market participants, strengthening market liquidity and efficiency.
Banks to remain open on financial year end
Agency Banks are advised to keep all their branches dealing with government business open on March 31, 2025 (Monday).
Bank account for every household: Financial Inclusion scheme
The Government initiated the National Mission for Financial Inclusion (NMFI), namely the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in August, 2014 to provide universal banking services for every unbanked household based on the guiding principles of banking the unbanked, securing the unsecured, funding the unfunded and serving unserved and underserved areas, with a strong focus on women. NMFI has also facilitated the coverage of women with various social security and credit linked Schemes.
