Govt of Delhi bans dealings in Tobacco
The Department of Food Safety of the Govt of NCT of Delhi has issued a notification banning any dealings in Tobacco products till 21st August, 2024. The notification imposes a ban on manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale tobacco products, including gutka, paan masala, flavoured or scented tobacco, kharra and similar products.
Puducherry government notifies schemes for child care and financial assistance for women
An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the schemes for women and children shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.
Kerala Government has inaugrated the virtual classroom project for differently-abled children
Kerala Government has inaugurated the virtual classroom project for differently-abled children under the leadership of Samagra Shiksha Kerala. The home-based education program for differently-abled students is very beneficial for the mental development of the children.
UGC Guidelines for Credit Based Course on Pedagogical Aspects for Teaching Divyangjans and Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities
UGC has issued Guidelines for Credit Based Course on Pedagogical Aspects for Teaching Divyangjans and Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities in furtherance of Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 and New Educational Policy.
Celebration of Pharmacists Day on 25th September, 2023
The celebration of pharmacists day is a valuable tool to promote the profession and honour the crucial role played by pharmacists in improving global outcomes. The theme of this years’ pharmacists day is, ‘Pharmacists Strengthening Health Systems- Angdaan Mahadan’.
Kerala Government introduces measures for welfare of person’s with disabilities
The Kerala Government has proposed to introduce measures for welfare of person’s with disabilities through anuyatra programme.
MSME champions scheme
The objective is to modernize MSMEs’ manufacturing processes, reduce wastages, encourage innovativeness, sharpen business competitiveness and facilitate their National and Global reach and excellence.
Schemes for hassle free loan to develop Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
As reported by Department of Financial Services (DFS), a total number of 2,11,501 loan applications have been received in which 1,90,897 loans have been sanctioned to women and SC/ST entrepreneurs in the country under Stand-Up India Scheme and an amount of Rs. 20,541 crore has been disbursed.
Skill development schemes for minorities and women
Welfare schemes for minorities and women has been integrated into the scheme called ‘Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)’. PM VIKAS scheme.
Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023
The Act provides for the appointment of a Registrar-General, India who may issue directions for registration of births and deaths. The Bill adds that the Registrar General will maintain a national database of registered births and deaths.
