PM-KISAN: Implementation of new installments
With a view to augment the income of the Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs), the PM-KISAN scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of the SMFs in procuring various inputs to ensure proper crop health and appropriate yields, commensurate with the anticipated farm income at the end of each crop cycle. This would also protect them from falling in the clutches of moneylenders for meeting such expenses and ensure their continuance in the farming activities.
First Workshop on Electric Vehicles (EV) Charging Technology
Organised by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), with the support of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, the workshop addressed key policy and technical aspects of EV charging, covering all size classes of electric vehicles, and focusing on standardisation, and strategic cooperation.
UTI Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund: A Comprehensive Overview
The UTI Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund is designed to offer investors an optimal mix of debt-oriented schemes and arbitrage opportunities. As an actively managed fund, it aims to capitalize on the potential of both the debt and equity markets, offering a diversified investment approach.
Biotechnology for a Greener Tomorrow: New policy
Approved on August 24, 2024, BioE3 policy aims to accelerate innovation-driven research and entrepreneurship in high-performance biomanufacturing.
CDSCO Issues Final Call for Pre-1988 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Manufacturers to Submit Applications
CDSCO has decided to provide a final opportunity for manufacturers/ stakeholders holding licenses prior to October 1, 2012, to submit applications related to category ‘d’ FDCs. They are given until May 24, 2025 to comply.
Review of prudential norms: RBI regulations for UCBs
Key revision is related to UCBs’ investments in security receipts (SRs) held against assets transferred to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). The RBI has extended the glide path for provisioning against these SRs by two additional years, now extending to FY2027-28. This extension provides UCBs with more time to manage their provisions without disrupting their financial health. However, any provisions that have already been made will remain intact, ensuring consistency in financial management.
CDSCO Renames Drug Safety Division to Post Marketing Drugs Safety Monitoring Division (PMDSM)
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced the renaming of its existing PSUR/PV/AEFI Division to the Post Marketing Drugs Safety Monitoring Division (PMDSM), effective immediately. All official communications from the CDSCO should now use the new division name, PMDSM, in place of the former name.
FSSAI Mandates Mandatory Update of Nominee Details & Updates To Modifications
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to all Food Business Operators (FBOs) regarding the mandatory update of Form IX nominee details, along with the introduction of an auto-approval provision for certain modifications in the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCOS).
Food Safety and Standards (Laboratory and Sample Analysis) Amendment Regulations, 2025
The proposed amendments cover several key areas, including reporting procedures, sample quantity guidelines, methods of analysis, and timelines for analysis. The FSSAI encourages all stakeholders to review the draft regulations and provide their feedback by April 19, 2025.
Draft Notification of Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations, 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced key amendments to its food labeling regulations, aimed at providing consumers with clearer and more prominent nutritional information, particularly regarding added sugar, saturated fat, and sodium. The changes also mandate a specific logo for milk and milk products, and stricter front-of-pack declarations for coffee-chicory mixtures.
