ESIC directs hospitals to submit details of local procurements
The report should be submitted both in excel & pdf format at the e-mail (dmcrc@esic.nic.in positively by 10.02.24. It is also mandatory to send a NIL report.
Increase in Employees Pension Fund pension
The Government provided a minimum pension of Rs. 1000 per month to the pensioners under the EPS, 1995 by providing budgetary support, which was in addition to the budgetary support of 1.16 per cent of wages provided annually towards EPS to Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The EPS, 1995 is a “Defined Contribution-Defined Benefit” Social Security Scheme.
Inclusion of unorganized sector women in social security code
The Code on Social Security, 2020 already has provisions inter-alia for providing health and maternity benefits to women workers under unorganised sector. Section 45 and Section 109(1) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 already provides for provision regarding framing of welfare scheme(s) including health and maternity benefits for these workers. It also provides for voluntary coverage of an establishment to enable it to obtain benefits of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Corporation.
Ministry of Labor & Employment has clarified the measures taken to protect and promote the welfare, social security, safety and health of labourers
In order to augment the efforts in the direction of safety and health of construction workers, “Construction Advisory Service (CAS) Division” has been created in Directorate General of Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes (DGFASLI). The “Construction Advisory Service (CAS) Division” at DGFASLI, Mumbai has initiated various certificate courses in the field of Construction Safety.
Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Shipping Sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued the Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Shipping Sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to support the deployment of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives as fuel for ship propulsion, including bunkering and refueling, on a pilot basis.
Draft End-of-Life Vehicles (Management) Rules, 2024
The Indian government has recently introduced the Draft End-of-Life Vehicles (Management) Rules, 2024. These rules aim to establish a robust framework for the management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), ensuring their environmentally sound disposal and recycling.
Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Steel Sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Steel Sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) to To advance technologies and expertise for the utilization of Green Hydrogen in the steelmaking process, addressing any existing gaps.
43rd meeting of the Food Authority approves amendments to streamline Food Safety and Standards Regulations
Food businesses would not have to go to different authorities for mandatory certification with only FSSAI certification being made mandatory for food products. Other approvals include standards of Mead (Honey wine) and Alcoholic Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, revision of standards of milk fat products, standards for Haleem etc.
FBOs allowed to use the word “ORS along with other prefix or suffix” as a whole
FBOs shall clearly state the disclaimer on the front of pack of the product i.e. “This is only a brand name or trademark, or fancy name and does not represent its true nature; (relevant one may be chosen as applicable)” in specified font size.
Chief Minister of Gujarat Inaugurates The GFI Tour 2024,
Chief Minister of Gujarat commended Gujarat for showcasing responsible financial stewardship, underscoring the state’s historically minimal public debt. The financial statements for the fiscal year 2022-23 have been finalized, revealing that Gujarat’s overall debt stands at 15.17 percent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).
