Production Linked Incentive Schemes for 14 key sectors
All of the approved industries selected under PLI Schemes adhere to the general criterion of focusing on essential technologies in which India can leapfrog and expand employment, exports, and overall economic advantages. These sectors were accepted following a thorough review by NITI Aayog and extensive consultation with the relevant Ministries/Departments.
MoHFW updates on Digital Healthcare Platforms
NHA has also defined policies and procedures for authenticating digital healthcare applications which are part of the ABDM ecosystem. Through a Sandbox environment, applications are validated and integrated within the ABDM framework for facilitating wider use of digital health applications across the country.
Competency Based Medical Education Regulation, 2023
The thrust in the new regulations is continuation and evolution of thought in medical education making it more learner-centric, patient-centric, gender- sensitive, outcome -oriented and environment appropriate. The result is an outcome driven curriculum which conforms to global trends.
Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement Power from Grid Connected Wind Power Projects
These Guidelines are issued for procurement of electricity by the Procurer(s), from grid-connected Wind Power Projects (WPP). They aim to provide for a framework for the inter-state/ intra-state, long-term, sale-purchase of power as a further measure to derisk the sector
Electricity (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023
These Amendment Rules aim at bringing improvements in the management of subsidies and ensuring the financial sustainability of the electricity distribution sector. These new rules seek to streamline subsidy accounting, establish a framework for financial sustainability, and set guidelines for prudent cost management.
MoEF&CC revises its prior OM on Supply of Gensets
MoEFCC has now decided to omit the requirement that orders for supply of genset be displayed on the websites of the genset and genset engine manufacturers before 31st July, 2023 from its prior Office Memorandum.
Extension of time-period for compliance of provision of warning statement for ‘Pan Masala’
As per directions dated 22nd May, 2023, Pan Masala must have a declaration that “The warning statement must cover 50% of front-of-pack of the label”. The enforcement of this requirement is deferred for a period of 3 months from 1st August, 2023.
Government of Kerala has launched new child helpline
The press release also provides directions for guardians and educational institutions to provide education to children to ensure their safety against crimes. The press release announces that the government shall undertake further awareness and sex education programmes.
Kozhikode Corporation launches ‘Aakri’ application for management of biomedical waste
The users can apply through the application for collection of biomedical waste from their residence/offices and disposal of the same at lower cost. The application can be downloaded from playstore.
Chhattisgarh Motor Vehicles Amendment Rules
The amendment has exempted all vehicles registered before the commencement of these rules from the ambit of these rules.