Draft circular on recognition as Specified Digital Platform
The objective of this paper is to seek public comments on the provisions of the draft circular laying down the preventive and curative measures required to be demonstrated by the digital platform for recognition as Specified Digital Platform (SDP) under SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008, Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regulations, 2018 and SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
UGC invitation for Online Expression of Interest from HEIS for Development of UGC MOOC on “Disaster Risk Reduction and Management”
The completion of this course is to be expected from the Course Coordinators by 30th June 2025, with plans to offer it on the SWAYAM Platform in the academic semester of July 2025 The proposal is to be submitted online at the link https://swayam.inflibnet.ac.in (under the subject “Disaster Risk Reduction and Management”) before 22.11.2024.
Guidelines for “Institutional Leadership Development Programmes for Higher Education Institutions”
These Guidelines will serve as a guiding compass for institutions aspiring to empower their faculty members to adeptly assume leadership responsibilities. Feedback/suggestions on the draft guidelines from all stakeholders are invited latest by 21st November, 2024 (Midnight) on Email : ugcleadership@gmail.com.
Vigilance Awareness Week
HEIs are requested to submit the report on the Preventive Vigilance measures and Vigilance Awareness Week, 2024 to Central Vigilance Commission and also upload on UGC University Activity monitoring Portal (https://www.ugc.ac.in/uamp/) latest by 30 th November, 2024.
UGC has provided for renewal under the Ishan Uday Scholarship for the North Eastern Region
Applications under the scheme are invited annually. The National Scholarship Portal is currently open for receiving applications until 31 October 2024. Eligible students may submit applications on the NSP at the earliest to avoid last minute rush.
Draft University Grants Commission Guidelines on Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has finalized guidelines for offering of AEDP by the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). These guidelines aim to improve the employability of undergraduate students by integrating apprenticeships into the degree programmes.
Ministry of Mines invites proposals for R&D Projects on Satyabhama Portal.
Every year the Ministry of Mines invites the project proposals for grant-in-aid under the Science & Technology Scheme to provide funds to Academic institutions, universities, national institutes and R&D institutions recognized with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India for undertaking research and development projects under Research and Development (R&D) component of Science and Technology Programme of Ministry of Mines.
UGC invites HEIs to participate in Data Innovation Lab Scheme
The MoSPI is seeking nominations of subject matter experts from leading universities as Mentors, in offering guidance and sharing their strategic advice to the solution providers to address the complex challenges related to Official Statistics.
CBIC clarifications on Implementation of new time limits for availing Input Tax Credit
CBIC has issued clarifications on Implementation of amendments to CGST Act, 2017 that provided new time limits for availing Input Tax Credit (ITC) under certain circumstances. The clarifications were provided in the form of FAQs.
CBIC relief to taxpayers facing demands for short payments or non-payments
CBIC has announced relief to taxpayers facing demands for short payments or non-payments, as long as they comply with the prescribed conditions, including full payment of the tax demanded by March 31, 2025, or within six months of redetermination by the proper officer in certain cases.
