UGC guidelines for HEIs: Sanitary facilities for women
Higher Educational Institutions are requested to ensure provisions for sanitary facility at conspicuous locations in their institutions. Further, HEls are also requested to share the activities undertaken by them through Google Form available at https://forms.gle/vcepsjdC3dtxFG4c9 latest by 25th March, 2025.
Income Tax Bill 2025 for stakeholder consultation
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched a new utility on the e-filing portal, inviting inputs and suggestions from taxpayers and other stakeholders on the provisions of the Bill.
Digital Platform to extend institutional credit for fishermen
The NFDP aims at formalization of the Indian fisheries and aquaculture sector through creation of work-based digital identity and the database for all stakeholders in fisheries sector. It also serves as ‘one-stop’ solution for access to institutional credit, strengthening of fisheries co-operatives, incentivizing aquiculture insurance, performance-based incentives, fisheries’ traceability systems and training and capacity building.
Drone Research (NIDAR) under SwaYaan initiative: Innovation challenge
The launch of NIDAR marks a significant step towards nurturing talent and promoting research & development in India’s rapidly growing drone ecosystem. The competition is expected to enhance technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and project management skills among participants, preparing them for impactful careers in emerging technology domains
AI to enhance user experience of Aadhaar services
Introduction of AI-powered voice-based interactions to cater to resident-centric use cases, allowing Aadhaar number holders to engage with services seamlessly.
(e-NAM) platform: an online trading platform for agricultural produce
One of the most important features is the online registration system, which allows farmers to register easily through the e-NAM portal or via a mobile app available on both Android and iOS platforms. This enables farmers to participate in the online market from the comfort of their homes or farms, reducing the need for physical travel to Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs), which are often located far from rural areas.
