Central Electricity Authority Appoints Bid-Process Coordinator for Power Grid Project
The scheme aims to facilitate the evacuation of power from the Bhadla/ Bikaner region. Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has been selected as the BPC for this project. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months from the date the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is transferred.
FSSAI Seeks To Increase Maximum Content Of Esters In Fruit Wines
The present draft amendment specifically seeks to enhance the maximum content of esters expressed as ethyl acetate (g/l of absolute alcohol). However, this enhancement is restricted to fruit wine other than grape wine. The level has been increased from 2.0 g/l of absolute alcohol to 3.0 g/l of absolute alcohol. The level of esters expressed as ethyl acetate for all other wines remains unchanged.
New Committee Oversees Verification in Power Sector Procurement
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has announced changes to the committee responsible for verifying local content claims in power sector procurement. The present order announces the reconstitution of the committee responsible for independently verifying self-declarations and audit reports submitted by companies claiming local content.
On-boarding of Solar PV Manufacturers on DCR Verification Portal
The DCR Verification Portal aims to ensure that domestically manufactured solar panels are used in government-backed solar projects. All manufacturers enlisted under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) are required to register their facilities on the portal and start entering relevant data. This data will be crucial for future DCR verification.
Pharmacy Institutions Celebrate 10th International Day of Yoga
This year’s theme, “Yoga for Self and Society,” underscores the practice’s potential to benefit both individuals and communities. The Ministry has prepared a handbook and made digital resources available online to support IDY activities and ensure their success. All pharmacy institutions are encouraged to participate in this celebration and to submit action-taken reports to the Ministry of Ayush, with a copy to the Pharmacy Council of India.
Clarification Issued for Internship Eligibility of Foreign Medical Graduates
The NMC has clarified that students who passed an exam equivalent to India’s MBBS degree are eligible for a one-year internship, even if they took online classes in lieu of some physical classes, provided they subsequently completed sufficient compensatory onsite classes.
CERC Connectivity and General Network Access To Inter-State Transmission System (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024
The amendment regulations introduce a new category for entities authorized to procure renewable energy for their own consumption or for resale. They also now provide that minor deficiencies in applications will be intimated within 10 working days, allowing for faster corrections.
Draft CERC Indian Electricity Grid Code (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024
The draft amendments inter-alia provide that generating stations other than Renewable Energy Generating Stations (REGS) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) cannot inject infirm power for more than one year from the date they first synchronize with the grid. The CERC is inviting comments, suggestions, and objections from stakeholders and interested individuals on the proposed amendments. Submissions must be received by July 15, 2024.
Guidelines For Ethical Use Of Biological Samples For Commercial Purpose
Human biological samples, often collected during diagnosis or treatment, can be a valuable resource for therapeutic advancements and improving patient outcomes and diagnostic accuracy. These guidelines aim to ensure this process is conducted ethically and transparently.
India Sees Rise in Medical Tourism for Organ Transplants
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare anticipates a further rise in foreign patients seeking organ transplants in India. To address this influx, the Ministry has created informative messages and visuals specifically for foreign nationals on guidelines and legal requirements for organ transplants.
