ESIC Issues Suspension and Action on Substandard Drug Batch
ESIC has suspended the use of a pharmaceutical drug declared “Not of Standard Quality” and outlined immediate actions including replacement, cost recovery etc
Enabling Women’s Participation in Logistics – DPIIT study
The study identifies both supply-side challenges, such as gender disparities in education and skill training, and demand-side barriers, including workplace culture and infrastructure limitations. It suggests a three-tiered approach involving interventions at the ecosystem, industry, and firm levels to create a comprehensive framework for change.
Development of AI – Mission 2024
With the approval of the IndiaAI Mission in 2024, the government allocated ₹10,300 crore over five years to strengthen AI capabilities. A key focus of this mission is the development of a high-end common computing facility equipped with 18,693 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), making it one of the most extensive AI compute infrastructures globally. This capacity is nearly nine times that of the open-source AI model DeepSeek and about two-thirds of what ChatGPT operates on.
Draft Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Rules
The Andaman and Nicobar Administration invites public suggestions on the 2024 draft rules for workplace safety, health, and working conditions in the region.
Uttarakhand-New Minimum Wages and VDA for Engineering Sector
Uttarakhand revises minimum wages and VDA for the engineering industry, effective from February 1, 2025, ensuring fair compensation for workers
Maharashtra Revises VDA and Wages for Security Guards
Maharashtra updates VDA and wages for security personnel in Mumbai and Thane, effective from January 1, 2025, ensuring fair compensation through June 2025.
Maharashtra Revises Minimum Wages and VDA for Key Industries
Maharashtra updates minimum wages and VDA for various scheduled industries, effective from January 1, 2025, ensuring fair compensation
Extension – Public Utility Status for Mineral Oil Industries
The Ministry of Labour extends public utility status for mineral oil industries for 6 months, ensuring stable fuel supply and minimizing labor disruptions.
Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats: New Initiative
The National Convention on Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats was organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in New Delhi on 5th March, 2025, with an aim to establish at least one Model Gram Panchayat in each District in the country that is both women and girl friendly.
NITI Aayog Tech Hub: New paper of quantum computing releases
NITI FTH in partnership with Data Security Council of India released a strategic paper on the rapid evolution of Quantum Computing, its implications on National Security and what is needed for India to get ahead of the curve to shape its trajectory.
