New Nano Urea (Liquid) 16 Gets Government Approval
Nano Urea (liquid) 16 will be manufactured by Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for 3 years. This product boasts a higher nitrogen content compared to previously available Nano Urea options.
White Paper on Comprehensive Health-Related Services for Transgender Persons
This White Paper describes the requirement for comprehensive services for transgender (TG) persons. It highlights their needs and reviews the experience of ongoing comprehensive services offered to the communities by different programs and partners. It also recommends the service delivery packages for TG persons as per the need.
Supreme Court Case Prompts Inquiry on Organ Transplant Advisory Committees
The MoHFW is seeking confirmation from each state government on whether they have constituted such a committee as per the Act and its associated rules (Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014). If a committee exists, the state is requested to share a copy of the notification establishing it.
Government Tightens Oversight on Organ Transplants for Foreigners
Hospitals performing transplants, whether from living or deceased donors, must register both the donor and recipient on the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) website and obtain unique NOTTO IDs. This is crucial for deceased donor allocation and should be completed within 48 hours of transplant surgery for living donors.
Guidelines For PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
The PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana initiative was launched in February 2024. It aims to install rooftop solar panels in one crore Indian homes. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is now seeking public feedback on draft guidelines on the scheme.
Increased Licensing Options for Food Businesses in Shared Workspaces
Previously, FBOs typically required a dedicated lease agreement for licensing. Now, FSSAI will accept valid legal agreements between the FBO and the shared workspace provider as proof of premises.
FSSAI Clarifies Documents Needed for Establishing Proof Of Premises
The FSSAI has noted that it receives several queries from stakeholders regarding acceptable documents to demonstrate possession of the business premises. It has, therefore, provided a list of documents that can be used to establish proof of premises for applying for FSSAI licences/ registrations
Medical Colleges Must Report Intern and Resident Stipend Details
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and healthcare institutions to submit details of stipends paid to interns and resident doctors. Details of Stipend paid to UG Interns,
PG residents and Senior Residents or PGs in Super Specialty must be submitted by Medical College / Medical Institutions by April 23, 2024.
Authorities Urge Caution On Sale Of Meropenem 1gm + EDTA for Injection
DSCO has stated that Meropenem 1gm + EDTA for Injection has not been officially approved for manufacturing or marketing in India and is classified as a “New Drug” under Indian regulations.
CDSCO Publishes Drug Alert List for March 2024
The CDSCO has stated that in the month of March 2024 it received 612 samples and tested 931 samples. Among these samples, it observed that 66 samples did not possess standard quality and identified 1 sample as misbranded.
