Centrally Sponsored Scheme for setting up 1023 Fast Track Special Courts to provide speedy justice to victims of rape
Vulnerable Witness Deposition Complexes (such as those established in Delhi) shall be set up in other districts as well.
MSME Champions scheme
The objective is to modernize MSMEs’ manufacturing processes, reduce wastages, encourage innovativeness, sharpen business competitiveness and facilitate their National and Global reach and excellence. Various financial incentives are being provided to MSMEs under the scheme.
National Credit Framework (NCrF) to enable the integration of academic and vocational domains
The National Credit Framework (NCrF) is an inclusive umbrella Framework to seamlessly integrate the credits earned through school education, higher education, and vocational & skill education. Such integration enables numerous options for further progression of students and inter-mingling of school & higher education with vocational education & Experiential learning including relevant experience and professional levels acquired.
FAQs – Disclosure of holding of specified securities and holding of fixed securities in dematerialized form
Companies can use the FAQ solely for guidance purposes to comply with the requirement of listing regulations and other applicable regulations as amended from time to time.
NMC notifies the Establishment of Medical College Regulations, (Amendment), 2022
The amendment revises the “Qualifying Criteria” for establishing a medical college. It states that the requirement of ‘fully functional hospital for a minimum period of 2 years’ shall not apply to Universities or deemed to be universities who meet prescribed conditions.
UGC invites Feedback from stakeholders on draft guidelines for Training of Faculty on “Indian Knowledge System (IKS)”
These Guidelines were formulated in pursuance of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020). NEP 2020 lays special emphasis on the promotion of Indian Languages, Arts and Culture. Hence the Guidelines are intended to facilitate a seamless integration of Indian traditional knowledge with modern subjects.
The PCI issues notice for Effective Management of the Appeal Process for the 2022- 23 Academic Session
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a notice of the decisions taken by its 384th Executive Committee. The notice elucidates that the decisions are being reflected on the Council’s website. All institutions seeking to appeal the committee’s decision shall submit compliance or representation on or before 21st December, 2022.
NMC Invites Comments on the proposed draft for inclusion of Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) in Medical Colleges
The proposed amendment seeks to compulsorily implement an Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) of National Information Centre (NIC). It will be applicable to faculties, tutors, demonstrators and senior residents. The propsed amendment also states that in the absence of AEBAS, renewals, recognition or continuation thereof, increase in seats, establishment of new medical colleges or new PG course will not be permitted.
NMC’s expert committee publishes recommendations on administration of Stem Cell Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASD is a chronic condition with onset in early childhood, with core symptoms that often persist throughout the lifespan. However, its manifestations and severity may vary from person to person, and with age. Diagnosis is based on meticulous history, careful clinical evaluation by an expert supplemented by standardised checklists, rating scales and interviews. There is no “specific test” or physical investigation to diagnose ASD. Early diagnosis is imperative for developing an early intervention strategy in ASD.
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Regulatory Sandbox) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022
The objectives of these Regulations are to amend the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Regulatory Sandbox) Regulations, 2019 to increase the experimental period of the Regulatory Sandbox from existing six (6) months to up to 36 months.
