PENCIL portal being used for effective enforcement of Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
The Government has also developed an online portal PENCIL (Platform for Effective Enforcement of No Child Labour) for effective enforcement of CALPR Act. The portal has also a complaint corner for registering the complaint regarding child labour.
Draft Guidelines for the Introduction of courses based on Indian heritage and culture
The instant scheme has been conceived by the UGC to realign acquaintances from various countries worldwide with this Indian Knowledge system and cultural heritage. There will be short term multi-tier credit based modular programme with multiple entry and exit based on Indian heritage and culture to promote the interest of people from abroad to visit India.
Draft Guidelines for Empanelment of Artists/Artisans–in–Residence in Higher Educational Institutions
In order to recognize the intellectual and creative talent in various art forms and crafts available within the country which are not formally connected to mainstream academia, these guidelines lay down an integrated initiative to imbibe the skills and creativity of artists and artisans augmenting the resources.
MoHFW clarifies on Mental Health Services in Primary Health Centres
The press release lists the various wayst the Government is implementing the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) in the country. The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) component of the NMHP has been sanctioned for implementation in 716 districts for which support is provided to States/UTs through the National Health Mission. Facilities made available under DMHP at the Community Health Centre (CHC) and Primary Health Centre (PHC) levels, include outpatient services, assessment, counselling/ psycho-social interventions, continuing care and support to persons with severe mental disorders, drugs, outreach services, ambulance services etc
Schemes for implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U)
The Primary Lending Institutes (PLIs) were supposed to upload all eligible claims for interest subsidy loan for housing by 31.03.2022. Following request received from Central Nodal Agency, the deadline for uploading the claims on the CNA portal was extended till 30.06.2022 so that no eligible beneficiary is denied interest subsidy.
NDMC invites comments on Draft Cellular Tower Policy
This NDMC Policy pertains to the installation of communication towers by Cellular and Basic Telecom Operators on Rooftop/ Ground Base within the premises and in the area under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Council. Suggestions/ comments may be sent by email at address director.it@ndmc.gov.in up to 02.04.2023.
Ministry of MSMEs issues Press Release on Samadhan Portal
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has issued a press release on filing of grievances & monitoring of the outstanding dues to the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). For ease of filing of grievances & for monitoring of the outstanding dues to the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) from the buyers of goods and services, the Ministry of MSME launched a portal, viz. Samadhaan portal
Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform
The guidelines state that endorsements must be made in simple, clear language, and terms such as “advertisement,” “sponsored,” “collaboration” or “paid promotion” can be used. Individuals must not endorse any product or service that they have not personally used or experienced or in which due diligence has not been done by them.
The Govt. of Goa publishes the Goa Freedom Fighters Welfare (Amendment) Rules, 2022
These Rules enhance the rate of Financial Assistance to the Goa Freedom Fighters and seek to amend the Goa Freedom Fighters Welfare Rules, 2013. These Rules were notified on 2nd March, 2023 and will be retrospectively effective from 19th December, 2022.
NSE publicises notice of ‘Terrorist and Terrorist Organisations’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has published a Circular giving notice of 1 individual and 2 organisations, which have been declared as ‘Terrorist and Terrorist Organisations’. All of the above declarations were issued on 17th February, 2023.
