Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 : MSME Conclave-2024

Vibrant Gujarat Vibrant District system at this year’s Vibrant Summit to offer encouragement, development, and expansion platforms to small industries operating at the district and taluka levels in the state. Chief Minister of Gujarat addressed the MSME Conclave organized on the third day of VGGS-24, reaching out to small, medium, and micro-entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers from across the country.

Mega Master Plan-2050 for Industrial development in Telangana

Chief Minister said that the State Government will unveil a ‘Mega Master policy’ aiming to achieve industrial growth in the entire Telangana State by 2050. The Chief Minister held a meeting with the representatives of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the Secretariat on Saturday. The CM said that the formula adopted for industrial development in Telangana region from 1994 to 2004 was different and the industrial policy embraced between 2004 and 2014 is at another level. The government will strive to reach industrial growth at the highest level in the coming days.

New Coastal Aquaculture Authority Rules, 2024 Published

These rules have replaced the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Rules, 2005. They introduce comprehensive guidelines and procedures for the regulation of coastal aquaculture units and activities. These rules emphasize the importance of responsible aquaculture practices, balancing economic interests with ecological preservation. The rules were notified on January 9, 2024 and have come into force on that same date.

BIS Revises Standards for Footwear and Textiles

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced certain standards for footwear and textiles. These notifications were published on January 10, 2024. These standards have been established on January 4, 2024 and their previous versions will stand withdrawn as per the dates mentioned in the notification.

Fostering Innovations in Technical Textiles – BHARAT TEX 2024 Hackathon

The Ministry of Textiles, under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), is set to host an event titled “Fostering Innovations in Technical Textiles – Hackathon for Unleashing Creativity in Technical Textiles”. Scheduled to take place from February 26 to February 29, 2024, the hackathon aims to bring together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to foster innovation and address real-world challenges in the dynamic field of technical textiles.

Draft Insecticides (First Amendment) Rules, 2024

These draft rules seek to extend the timeline for complying with the requirements of qualifications as per the Insecticides Act, 1971. As per this draft rules, all retailers or dealers possessing a valid licence without prescribed qualifications shall be allowed up to 30th June, 2024 to comply with the said qualifications.