NMC initiates Collaboration with National Level Medical Fraternity Associations and Organisations
To streamline the collaboration process, the NMC requests the organizations and associations to provide the updated contact details of their President and Secretary.
NMC notifies NEET UG Counselling Schedule for AY 2023
All participating institutions have been directed to treat all Saturdays, Sundays and Gazetted Holidays as working days. This is in view of the limited time available for conducting counselling and to ensure adherence to the time schedule.
TRAI releases Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023
The Authority issued draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023 on April 03, 2023 inviting comments of the stakeholders up to April 17, 2023. Based on the comments of the stakeholders and considering the aspect of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), the Authority has decided to repeal the Regulation on quality of service of dial-up and leased line internet access service, 2001 with effect from date of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023 in Official Gazette.
Clarification regarding Mining Surveillance System (MSS)
The system checks a region of 500 meters around the existing mining lease boundary using satellitic imagery to search for any unusual activity which is likely to be illegal mining. Any discrepancy found is flagged-off as a trigger. The triggers thus generated are forwarded to respective State Governments for verification through field visit. A user friendly mobile app for MSS has also been developed for Citizens and State Governments to ensure ease of access and transparency.
National Programme for Child Labour Free India
Under the Scheme, all the States and Union Territories (UTs) are required to conduct Household Survey for identification of Out of School Children (OoSC). This Department has developed an online module for compiling the data of OoSC identified by each State/UT and their mapping with Special Training Centres (STC) on the PRABANDH Portal. The concerned State/UT validates the child wise information of the identified OoSC and STC uploaded by the concerned Block Resource Centre of the State for monitoring the progress of mainstreaming of OoSC.
MoL&E clarification regarding EPF
The wage ceiling for coverage under the EPF Scheme, 1952 is revised from time to time. Presently, it is Rs.15000/- per month since 01.09.2014.
State/UT Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority and Expert Appraisal Committee Constituted for Puducherry
The Environment Impact Assessment Authority will play a crucial role in assessing the potential environmental impacts of various projects and activities in the Puducherry region. An Expert Appraisal Committee has also been constituted to assist in the decision-making process.
Draft Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2023
The rules are designed to establish a comprehensive framework for the effective functioning of Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) and to promote the welfare of animals in every district.
Central Government issues Quality Control Order for 10 Chemicals
The Central Government has introduced amendments to several Quality Control Orders for various chemicals such as Morpholine, Acetic Acid, Methanol, Aniline, Pyridine, Gamma Picoline, Beta Picoline, Potassium Carbonate, Acetone and Sodium Tripolyphosphate.
E-Waste (Management) Second Amendment Rules, 2023
Incorporating crucial amendments to the existing E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, the newly introduced provisions highlight the importance of adopting approved destruction technologies for managing refrigerants. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will issue guidelines to oversee the proper implementation of these technologies.
