India’s Plan for Cooperative Grain Storage
The “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector” aims to construct godowns at the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) level. The pilot project has successfully constructed 11 godowns in 11 states: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, Telangana, Tripura, and Rajasthan.
Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2024
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) announced new regulations today that will update health warnings on cigarette and other tobacco product packaging. These changes aim to raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco use and encourage people to quit.
Ministry Launches Anganwadi cum Crèche (AWCC) for Working Mothers
Anganwadi cum Crèche (AWCC), a pioneering initiative aimed at providing reliable, full-day childcare services to working mothers across India.
ESIC and Ayushman Bharat Join Forces to Improve Healthcare Access for Over 14 Crore Beneficiaries
Ministry of Labour and Employment issues press release regarding Employees State Insurance Corporation works on convergence with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
SHe-Box Portal Launched to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaints
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) issued a press release regarding the launch of the SHe-Box portal.
PM-eDRIVE Scheme Revised For Registered E-3 Wheelers L5
The maximum number of vehicles to be supported through incentives/ grant will be 80,546 for Vehicles registered on Vahan portal from 1st April 2024 to 7th November 2024 and 1,24,846 for vehicles registered on Vahan portal from 8 November 2024 to 31st March 2026. Furthermore, the outlay under EMPS-2024 is subsumed within the outlay under PM E-DRIVE.
Gypsum based Building Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
Manufacturers and importers who have obtained certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) or have applied for certification before the commencement of the amendment order will be allowed to sell or display their existing stock of gypsum-based building materials for up to six months. These manufacturers and importers must submit a declaration to the Central Government, certified by a Chartered Accountant, confirming their intention to sell the existing stock within the specified timeframe.
National Consumer Helpline (NCH): A Lifeline for Consumer Grievance Redressal
The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has emerged as a crucial platform for consumers to voice their grievances and seek redressal. With a significant increase in the number of calls received and a focus on technological advancements, the NCH is revolutionizing the consumer grievance redressal process in India.
Odisha, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Governments Announce Holiday Calendar for 2025
The Governments of Odisha, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have released a notification declaring holidays for state government offices, revenue, and magisterial courts for the year 2025. The notifications were issued on November 22, 21 and 12.
BIS Drives Innovation In Medical Device Standards
In alignment with the National Medical Device Policy, 2023, BIS has identified 214 critical medical devices for standardization. This includes lifesaving devices like cardiac pacemakers, ventilators, and haemodialysis machines, as well as advanced diagnostic tools such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI systems.
