New Kerala Motor Transport Workers (Amendment) Rules,2024
The Labour and Skill Department, Kerala on July 26, 2024, issued the Draft Kerala Motor Transport Workers (Amendment) Rules, 2024 to further amend the Kerala Motor Transport Workers Rules, 1962. This draft amendment aims to update and refine the regulations governing motor transport workers in the state.
New National Action Program to Combat Desertification
On July 29th, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) announced the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification. This ambitious plan aims to tackle land degradation and desertification through a range of sustainable strategies, with a focus on enhancing forest cover and implementing effective eco-restoration initiatives.
PM-KISAN Scheme: New Transformation for Farmer Welfare in India
The PM-KISAN scheme, along with MSP policies and procurement mechanisms, showcases the Indian government’s dedicated efforts to support and sustain the agricultural sector. By ensuring timely financial assistance, transparent transactions, and fair pricing, these initiatives aim to bolster the livelihoods of farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices across the country.
New Insights into DPCO, 2013 and NPPA Oversight
The DPCO, 2013, is a cornerstone in India’s pharmaceutical regulation, balancing the interests of manufacturers and consumers by ensuring fair drug pricing. Through annual revisions, strict GMP compliance, and vigilant monitoring, the NPPA ensures that medications remain affordable and accessible, reflecting the government’s commitment to public health.
New Initiatives to Revamp Urban Transport System
On July 29th, 2024, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) issued a notification detailing new steps to revamp the urban transport system in India. These steps aim to improve the sustainability, efficiency, and integration of urban transport infrastructure.
New Amendments to the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995
On June 28, 2024, the Government of India announced significant amendments to the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995. These changes aim to provide fairer withdrawal benefits to EPS members, particularly those with less than 6 months of contributory service. These amendments aim to provide more equitable benefits to EPS members, particularly those with shorter periods of contributory service.
New Seed Funding for Startups Scheme
The SEED FUNDING FOR START-UPS SCHEME is a part of the Haryana State Startup Policy 2022, which aims to create a world-class startup ecosystem. This scheme is designed to support eligible startups in their early stages, helping them grow and strengthen their operations in Haryana.
New Bye-laws for Solid Waste Management in Jammu Cantonment Board
On July 23, 2024, the Ministry of Defence issued the Draft Jammu Cantonment Board Solid Waste Management Bye-laws, 2024. These new regulations aim to improve the management of solid waste in the Jammu Cantonment area.
New CPI Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers – June 2024
There has been a noticeable change in the All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) for both Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL).
New Compliance Period for Regularization of Hill Area Plots
The Tamil Nadu Regularisation of Unapproved Layouts and Plots in Hill Areas Rules, 2020, were established to manage and regularize unapproved layouts and plots situated in hill areas within Tamil Nadu. These rules aim to ensure that such developments meet regulatory standards and are compliant with planning norms.
