Special Economic Zones (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2023
The amendment provides the rules regarding setting up Information Technology Enabled Services Special Economic Zone.
TRAI extends timeline to file suggestions on Consultation Paper on Regulation on Rating Framework for Digital Connectivity in Buildings or Area
Considering the request received from the stakeholder/Industry association for further extension of time for submission of comments, it has been decided to extend the last date of submission of comments by four weeks i.e. up to 05th January 2024 and counter comments by 19th January 2024.
Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups
Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs), with an outlay of Rs. 1261 Crore for the period from 2024-25 to 2025-26 is approved. The scheme aims to provide drones to 15,000 selected Women SHGs during the period 2023-24 to 2025-2026 for providing rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose.
Adoption of Cloud Services by Intermediaries Regulated by PFRDA
Cloud solutions offer numerous advantages such as scalability, ease of deployment, and reduced overhead costs. However, the adoption of cloud services is also subject to cyber security risks and challenges. Therefore, the circular highlights the importance of ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing necessary measures to mitigate these risks effectively.
Inauguration of the of Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency
The primary motive of this inauguration is to achieve the mile stone of one Trillion dollar economy, envisioned by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Extension of last date to receive comments and counter comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on “Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem”
Keeping in view the requests of stakeholders, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments up to 26th December 2023 and for counter-comments up to 08th January 2024. Stakeholders are requested to submit their comments preferably in electronic form by e-mail to advadmn@trai.gov.in with a copy to vibhatomar@trai.gov.in.
Extension of last date to receive comments/counter comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on ‘Assignment of Spectrum in E&V Bands, and Spectrum for Microwave Access (MWA) & Microwave Backbone (MWB)’
Keeping in view the request of industry associations for extension of time for further extension of time for submission of comments, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments and counter comments up to 13th December 2023 and 27th December 2023 respectively. No further requests for extension would be considered.
Training Program to be conducted on Digital & Marketing by Tamil Nadu Government
Chennai is organizing an training program on three days “Digital & Marketing”. Pre- registration is compulsory to participate in the training.
BIS Introduces Standard for AI, Plastics and Textiles
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced certain standards for Artificial Intelligence, Plastics and Textiles. This notification was published on November 17, 2023. All of these standards have been
established on November 15, 2023.
Extension of last date to receive comments on Consultation Paper on
“Encouraging R&D in Telecom, Broadcasting, and IT (ICT) Sectors”
Keeping in view the request from stakeholders for further extension of time for submission of comments, it has been decided to extend the last date of submission of comments and counter comments upto 23rd Dec 2023 and 06th Jan 2024 respectively.
