Union Government introduced several reforms in partnership with States to boost Ease of Doing Business in the Coal sector.
The stakeholders are also informed about the country’s target to cut the emissions to Net Zero target by 2070 which may pressurize the coal sector not only to adopt more sustainable mining practices but also be ready for the transition
Ministry of Consumer Affairs releases handbook on Safety in Electrical Installations and Guide for Using National Building Code of India 2016.
The handbook creates awareness about Electrical Safety and provides technical guidance for wiring installations in buildings.
SEBI requests submission of information pertaining to Unclaimed Non-convertible Securities listed by non companies
All entities which do not fall within the definition of ‘Company’ under the Companies Act, 201 and which had listed non-convertible securities; shall submit information regarding the unclaimed interest/ dividend and/ or principal/ redemption amount on the said instruments as on August 31, 2022.
Guidelines for Celebration of Swachhata Pakhwada
All the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIS) and their affiliated colleges/institutions are requested to formulate and implement their plans during September 1- 15 2022 of ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’ and give wide publicity to the same.
UGC clarifies that degrees awarded through distance mode is equivalent to degrees awarded through conventional mode
The undergraduate and post graduate degrees and post graduate diplomas awarded through open and distance mode by institutions of higher educations recognized by UGC shall therefore be treated in par with undergraduate and post graduate degrees and post graduate diplomas awarded through conventional mode.
AICTE extends the deadline for completion of mandatory teachers training beyond 31st July 2022.
It was also provided that those who are eligible for promotion after date of publication of Gazette, shall have to meet the necessary conditions such as additional qualifications, undergoing industrial training, pedagogical training, faculty induction programme, publishing research papers, etc.
IFSCA notifies amendments to guidelines for Liquidity Enhancement Scheme.
The Governing Board of the Stock Exchange may grant annual approval till the time the scheme is in operation. Further, its implementation and outcome shall be monitored by the Governing Board at quarterly intervals.
Cabinet approves a new centrally sponsored Scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India).
The PM SHRI Schools will be developed as Green schools, incorporating environment friendly aspects like solar panels and LED lights, nutrition gardens with natural farming, waste management, plastic free, water conservation and harvesting, study of traditions/practices related to protection of environment, climate change related hackathon and awareness generation to adopt sustainable lifestyle.
Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) First Amendment Regulations, 2022
It is clarified that the size of numeral or letter required for all declarations under these regulations on the crown or closure of returnable glass bottle shall not be less than 1 mm.
Forum of Regulators (Amendment) Rules, 2022
The Forum of Regulators of licensed distributors of electricity shall Prepare the Quarterly Statements for each distribution licensee in the country