ESIC Offers 100% Coverage for Cochlear Implant Repairs
ESIC announces full financial support, up to ₹5,35,000, for cochlear implant repairs or replacements, offering cashless benefits to eligible beneficiaries.
Govt Extends Iron and Steel Industry’s Public Utility Status
The government extends the Iron and Steel sector’s public utility status for 6 months, ensuring stability and protection from strikes, vital for economic growth
Nagaland Seek Public Feedback on Draft Industrial Rules 2025
The Government of Nagaland invites public feedback on the Draft Industrial Relations Rules, 2025, for 45 days, inviting suggestions and objections.
EPFO Extends UAN Activation and Aadhaar Seeding Deadline
EPFO extends the deadline for UAN activation and Aadhaar seeding to February 15, 2025, ensuring smooth processing of Employees’ Linked Insurance benefits.
Digital Brand Identity Manual
The DBIM defines key elements of a consistent digital identity, including visual identities such as logos, color palettes, typography, and imagery, as well as verbal identities like brand voice, messaging frameworks, and taglines. These guidelines aim to enhance citizen engagement and improve the overall user experience in service delivery.
New conditions for Network Authorizations: TRAI framework
Based on the comments received from stakeholders in the consultation process and on its own analysis, TRAI has finalized Recommendations on the Terms and Conditions of Network Authorisation to be Granted Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These recommendations are aimed at fostering growth and enhancing ease of doing business in the telecom sector. Through these recommendations, the Authority has recommended a network authorisation framework, apart from detailed terms and conditions for various network authorisations to be granted under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
Government initiatives for extending telecommunication to rural areas
Various telecom assets are mapped on the PM Gati Shakti (PMGS) National Master Plan (NMP) platform in addition to 1600+ layers of different Ministries/departments. The usage of PMGS NMP tools and other mapped telecom assets will aid in the effective planning of additional Bharat Net projects.
Policy on foreign investments: New measures
The Government will also be bringing up the Jan Vishwas 2.0 bill, aiming to further improve the business environment. In the Union Budget 2025, it was announced that a High-Level Committee for Regulatory Reforms will be set up to strengthen trust-based economic governance and take transformational measures to enhance EoDB, especially in matters of inspections and compliances.
Over 739 Million Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts Created
The creation of over 739 million ABHA IDs represents a significant milestone in the ABDM’s goal of establishing a robust and accessible digital health ecosystem. These health accounts will enable individuals to securely store and access their health records digitally, facilitating better healthcare management and improved health outcomes.
AB-PMJAY Enhances Hospital Empanelment and Grievance Redressal Mechanisms
The Indian government has strengthened the empanelment process for hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and enhanced its grievance redressal system to ensure beneficiaries receive quality healthcare services.
