Innovation Sandbox Operating Guidelines
The objective of innovation sandbox is to Promote innovation both in terms of new product and services as well as new ways of delivering existing product and services in financial sector.
RBI Financial Stability Report
The Reserve Bank released the 29th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on the resilience of the Indian financial system and risks to financial stability.
NSE clarification regarding operational guidelines and SOP on Upstreaming of clients’ funds by Stock Brokers
The guidelines provides that principal amount of the FDR shall remain protected throughout the tenure, even after accounting for all possible pre- termination costs.
MCA Legal Training Program-Scheme for the engagement of undergraduate law students/fresh law graduates on pro-bono basis for assisting litigation work
The Scheme shall remain in force with effect from 25th June 2023 till further directions or modifications. All Law Schools/Colleges/Universities recognized by the Bar Council of lndia, shall be intimated regarding engagement of incumbent legal trainees on pro-bono basis. Resumes duly forwarded/attested/recommended by the office of Principal/Director-in -charge/Dean of the University/Law College/Law School should only be considered.
Clarifications on UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) (3rd Amendment) Regulations 2023
To avoid hardship to those faculty members who have already qualified or are likely to qualify till 31st December 2024 as per the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2010, a choice may be given to them either for being considered for promotions under the 2010 or 2018 Regulations.
Guidelines for Diploma Qualifications in Vocational Education & Training and Skilling
These Guidelines have been formulated for enabling NSQF alignment & approval of Diploma & Diploma (Advanced) Qualifications pertaining to the Vocational Education & Skills sphere. These shall apply only to NCVET recognized Awarding Bodies.
EPFO measures for speedy settlement of claims
A dashboard for Pension as well as EDLI & PF (death cases), on due basis, has been provided so that ROS may take these cases up with the employers and the employees for getting the claims.
EPFO digital initiatives to ensure timely service delivery
Webinars will be conducted with the EPS, 1995 members due to retire at the age of 58 years / 60 years and their employers for guiding them to submit pension claim in advance.
Central government operationalizes Digital Bharat Nidhi
Central Government on 21th June, 2024 has declared the 26th Day of June 2024, as the date on which the provisions governing Digital Bharat Nidhi from the Telecommunications Act, 2023 shall come into force.
TRAI mandates Access Providers to enhance their Mobile Apps and Web portals
TRAI has mandated Access Providers to ensure that options for UCC complaint registration and preference management are easily accessible on Access Providers’ mobile applications and websites. Also, essential details for the registration of complaints should be automatically populated, if users grant permission to access their call logs and other relevant data.
