PFRDA clarification regarding the third party contributions in NPS
It is clarified that alike in Government sector, the subscribers / employees under NPS Corporate Sector having an arrangement with respective employer, can contribute to their Tier II account by way of salary deductions.
Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Government has decided to establish a new Central University in the Union territory of Ladakh to ensure increase in accessibility and quality of higher education and to facilitate and promote avenues of higher education and research for the people of the Union territory of Ladakh.
Government of India launches Samagra Shiksha-an Integrated Scheme.
he major interventions under the scheme are, Universal Access including Infrastructure Development and Retention, Gender and Equity, Inclusive Education, Financial support for Teacher Salary etc.
Relaxation on Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess
As per the amendment, the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess leviable upon Lentil (Mosur) in excess of 10% is exempted.
Goa government revises Community Dairy Farming Scheme
Any group having minimum 5 members and registered with competent authority (Registrar of Co-operative Society) is eligible. Each member of the group shall be resident of Goa for at least preceding five years, with experience in dairy management/ practical training for 15 days in dairy management. The Group interested in availing this Scheme will have to apply in a prescribed application form through Area Assistant Director/Veterinary Officer along with a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 500/-
The Karnataka Contingency Fund (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021
The ordinance provides an increase in the Karnataka Contingency Fund to a total sum of one thousand five hundred crores from five hundred crores.
Stand Up India Scheme extended up to the year 2025.
The objective of the Stand Up India Scheme is to facilitate loans from Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) of value between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs.1 Crore to at least one Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up a green field enterprise in manufacturing, services or trading sector.
Department of Women & Child, Delhi invites applications from NGOs/ CSOs/ VOs for awareness, support and protection of children in vulnerable situations
Department of Women & Child Development of NCT of Delhi has invited Expression of Interest from Non –Governmental Organizations/ Civil Society Organizations/ Voluntary Organizations duly registered under any law for welfare activities, for awareness generation, support & protection for children in vulnerable situations including street children.
Draft Advocates (Protection) Bill, 2021
The Bill provides for expeditious trial, increased punishment and police protection for lawyers encountering threats of violent crimes. The bill also mandates permission from judicial magistrate for investigation and arrest of advocates.
Government of Andhra Pradesh Amends Andhra Pradesh Co-operative Societies Rules.
The committee of every society shall prepare in addition to other documents, a proof of payment of professional tax as required by AP tax on profession, trade, callings and employments Act 1987.
