BIS Revises Standards for Flours, Salt & Polyethylene Containers
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for Flours, Salt & Polyethylene Containers. This notification were published on December 11, 2023. These standards stand established on November 21, 2023. The previous versions of these standards stand withdrawn from February 21, 2024.
List of Holidays for the Calendar Year 2024 by Government of Manipur
The Governor of Manipur has declared that the days specified in Annexure 1 will be observed as General Holidays for the calendar year 2024 under the Government of Manipur. Government employees of Manipur will be authorized to avail 2 Restricted holidays out of those mentioned in the Annexure 2.
BIS Revises Standards for Medical Textiles, Medical Devices and Metals
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for Medical Textiles, Medical Devices, Steels, Malleable Iron Shots and Grits and Metallic and Other Inorganic Coatings. These notifications were published on December 6 & 11, 2023. All of these standards have been established in November 2023.
BIS Introduces Standards for Stainless Steel Feeding Bottle for Infants
introduced certain standards for Stainless Steel Feeding Bottle for Infants, Ethane for Use as Feedstock for Petrochemical and Human Resource Management — Vocabulary. This notification was published on December 4, 2023. All of these standards have been established on November 21, 2023.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Develops 142 Biofortified Crop Varieties
The field crops encompass a range of staples, with notable quantities developed in rice (10 varieties), wheat (43 varieties), maize (20 varieties), pearl millet (11 varieties), small millets (13 varieties), lentil (2 varieties), chickpea (2 varieties), and more. Additionally, 18 biofortified varieties of horticultural crops, such as sweet potato, amaranthus, greater yam, potato, cauliflower, okra, grapes, banana, guava, and pomegranate, have been introduced.
Revised Wheat Stock Limits for Traders/ Wholesalers, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers and Processors
Entities exceeding the prescribed limits are mandated to bring their stocks within the limits within 30 days of the notification. Central and State Government officials will closely monitor and enforce these stock limits to prevent any artificial scarcity of wheat.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to Boost India’s Fisheries Sector
Under PMMSY, a robust fisheries management framework is established, providing need-based support to States and Union Territories for the formulation and implementation of fisheries management plans. The scheme also promotes aquaculture, mariculture, post-harvest management, and various economic activities within the fisheries sector, with the overarching goal of enhancing income and improving the socio-economic conditions of fishers and stakeholders.
BIS Revises Standards for Food Processing and Engineering of Pneumatic Tools and Machines
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for Package Units, Coffee Seed Storage, Methods for Sensory Evaluation, Hygienic Conditions for Sugar Factories and Preferred Pressures for Pneumatic Tools and Machines. This notification was published on November 30, 2023. All of these standards have been established on November 21, 2023.
Tele-MANAS Cell Inaugurated at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
The operational environment, cultural challenges, and specific stressors related to regional conflicts necessitate a specialized approach to mental health care services in the Armed Forces. In light of this, the Tele-MANAS Cell at the Armed Forces Medical College will address the psychological well-being of armed forces personnel and their families.
Terms and Conditions for Assignment of Forest Land on Lease
The Central Government, has issued a comprehensive order specifying terms and conditions for the assignment of forest land on lease to government and private entities. This order was issued under Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan), Adhiniyam, 1980. The order was issued on November 29, 2023.
