Public Input Sought on Draft Guidelines for Petrol Depots
The CPCB has prepared a draft SOP for Petrol Depots and is now seeking feedback from the public and relevant stakeholders. The CPCB encourages all interested parties to submit their comments by June 6, 2024.
CPCB Seeks Nominations for Ash Disposal Auditors for Coal Power Plants
CPCB is seeking nominations from experts affiliated with Institutes of National Importance (IITs, IISc, NITs), CSIR institutes and other central and state institutions focused on science, technology, research, and environment. Interested experts must submit nominations through their respective institution’s Director or Head by May 29, 2024.
Clarification Issued on Biomass Co-firing Policy for Power Plants
The MoP clarifies that for plants established through competitive bidding the cost of biomass pellets can be directly passed through in the Energy Charge Rate (ECR). This eliminates the need to rely on “Change in Law” clauses and their associated thresholds.
Pharmacy Council of India Reminds State Councils of Annual Fee Obligation
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a reminder to state pharmacy councils regarding their annual fee payment. The fee must be paid via a Demand Draft drawn in favor of “Pharmacy Council of India” payable at New Delhi.
List Of Contesting Candidates For Election To The Veterinary Council Of India
The Returning Officer for the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) elections has published the list of validly nominated candidates. This list includes individuals who met all nomination requirements and did not withdraw their candidacy before the deadline.
New Timelines Prescribed For Transplantation Authorisation Committees
The entire process, from application submission to the final decision, should ideally be completed within 6 to 8 weeks. Appeals against the authorization committee’s decisions must be addressed within 30 days, ideally within 7 days of receiving the appeal documents.
BIS Revises Standards On Technical Reports and Manuals, Food Grade Esters and Tofu
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued revised certain standards on Technical Reports and Manuals, Food Grade Esters and Tofu. These notifications were published on May 13, 2024.
BIS Revises Standards For Containers For Human Blood, Prefilled Syringes and Glass Thermometers
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued revised certain standards for Containers For Human Blood, Prefilled Syringes and Glass Thermometers. These notifications were published on May 13, 2024.
MedTech Stackathon Invokes Collaborative Push for Indian Medical Device Growth
The STACKATHON will delve into eight key areas, including cancer therapy, imaging, and critical care devices. Each group will have specific tasks, such as identifying crucial medical devices within their segment and assessing import-export dynamics.
Timely Detection and Prevention Key to Combating Thalassemia
The Health Secretary advocated for including mandatory Thalassemia testing within the National Health Mission’s (NHM) existing reproductive and child health (RCH) programs. This approach, already adopted by some states, has the potential to significantly reduce disease prevalence.
