The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2021.
The Bill seeks to exempt registered AYUSH medical practitioners and people accessing codified traditional knowledge, among others, from giving prior intimation to State biodiversity boards for accessing biological resources for certain purposes.
Ministry of Ayush issues fresh recommendations for ‘Holistic Health and Well Being.
Recommendations for Mental health for COVID-19 and post/long COVID-19 and measures to increase mental strength (Satvabala) are also part of the document.
Delhi Government issues directions on complete ban on the use of DG Sets, except for emergency purposes.
The commission’s recent directive for shutting down industrial units that use diesel generator sets in NCR as a temporary measure to bring down pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas had threatened to disrupt production of syringes and needles.
CPCB invites EOI from Start-ups/firms working in area of air quality monitoring and data management.
The Start-ups shall disclose the information relating to their working area, Details of Authorized Person along with E-Mail and contact number, Details of Components /Parameters of Air Quality monitoring covered , Brief description of the start-up working in the field of air pollution/ air quality monitoring etc.
National Medical Commission has notified the pro-forma for display of information on the college website.
It is mandatory for every college to display the information on the public domain and once the information is entered and shall not be changed or removed. The information can be updated and also any important information can be added.
The Bihar Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
The Main function of Biodiversity Management Committee is to prepare People’s Biodiversity Register in consultation with the local people. The Register shall contain comprehensive information on availability and knowledge of local biological resources, their medicinal or any other use or any other traditional knowledge associated with them.
Karnataka PCB extends the validity of consent to operate & consent to establish
The validity of consent to operate, consent to establish expiring between 28.04.2021 and 30.11.2021 is hereby extended up to 31 December, 2021.
Air quality panel issues new orders in Delhi to close schools and educational institutions until further notice.
In November, the Delhi government announced the closure of physical classes and asked offices to work from home. Construction activities were also suspended. After being shut for a brief period, schools resumed physical classes from November 29, as the air quality saw a little improvement.
Government of Andhra Pradesh amends AP Allopathic Private Medical Care Establishment (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2007.
As per rule 5 the Registering Authority shall grant the applicant, a certificate of registration (in duplicate), in the prescribed Form-IV, after the applicant has complied with all the requirements, criteria, facilities, etc.
Assam PCB issues revised format in which licenses shall be displayed in industries
All industries are directed to install a display board of minimum size 5*4 near the main entrance gate, that exhibits name and address of the unit, Consent to Establish, Consent to Operate and authorization under Hazardous and Other Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
