Union Health Secretary Stresses Importance of “One Health” Approach to Combat Zoonotic Diseases
During the conclave, the Union Health Secretary highlighted the growing concern of zoonotic diseases, which affect both humans and animal health, and the need for a comprehensive approach to address this issue. 75% of newly emerging infectious diseases in the last three decades were said to be zoonotic in nature.
Inclusion of Head of Accounts for E-receipts for Disaster Management Department through GRIPS of IFMS Portal
The Government of West Bengal has issued a memorandum for the inclusion of the head of accounts for Disaster Management for online and offline receipts in its Government Receipt Portal System. The head of accounts will be included through all participating banks and payment gateways of e-SBI.
Green Credit Rules, 2023
To obtain green credits for these activities, a person or entity must register their activity with the Administrator. The application for registration is made electronically through a website established by the Central Government. Once the application is received, the designated agency verifies the activity, and upon successful verification, the Administrator grants a certificate of green credit.
Insecticides (Prohibition) Order, 2023
The Insecticides (Prohibition) Order, 2023, seeks to ensure responsible and safe use of insecticides while protecting both public health and the environment. The order underscores the importance of adhering to regulations in the agricultural sector and aims to prevent the misuse or overuse of certain insecticides that may have adverse effects on human health and the ecosystem.
Delhi’s Lt. Governor Empowers Commissioner of Police with Detention Authority
The Lt. Governor’s directive is anticipated to enhance the capabilities of the law enforcement agencies to maintain public order and security within the National Capital Territory.
Assam State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority & State Level Expert Appraisal Committee
This State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority consists of a Chairman, Member and Member-Secretary. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee consists of a Chairman, 6 Members and a Member-Secretary.
Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates, Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Initiated
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) daily AQI Bulletin, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi crossed the ‘Moderate’ threshold and entered the ‘Poor’ category, with a reading of 212. Given the predictions of continued ‘Poor’ air quality in Delhi for the next few days, Stage-I of GRAP has been invoked immediately across the entire National Capital Region (NCR).
Framework for generation of EPR Certificate under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
This initiative aims to incentivize and monitor the recycling of essential metals, ensuring they are used sustainably and efficiently. The key metals have been categorized into three groups: Precious Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals, and Ferrous Metals.
Stakeholders consultation in Delhi as part of National Clean Air Program
Implementation of Directions/ guidelines on dust mitigation measures in Construction and Demolition (C&D) activities and sound environmental management of C&D waste.
National Medical Commission Policy and Coordination Division has announced a massive cleanliness drive led by people envisaged to be held on 1st October 2023
Each Medical Colleges needs to create the event on the portal ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ (https://swachhatahiseva.com/), details of which (including process of creating logins and uploading content) will be shared subsequently. Once the events are created, the Medical Colleges should widely publicize through local communication platforms.
