Announcement: Holiday Declared on 14th April 2024 in Honor of B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday
We are pleased to announce that Sunday, April 14th, 2024, has been designated as a holiday across all Central Government Offices and industrial establishments throughout India.
“Elevating Spa and Massage Standards: Latest Regulatory Updates in Tamil Nadu”
Exciting news for spa and massage parlors in Tamil Nadu! Recent changes in regulations are set to boost quality and professionalism across the industry. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates: Previously, there were specific requirements for obtaining a license, but now things are clearer.
Government of Maharashtra’s Role in Bilateral Relations
The recently appointed Consul General of Australia in Mumbai paid a visit to the State Governor at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Thursday (21 Mar). Characterizing India as a reliable ally of Australia, Murphy mentioned that besides boosting business and trade collaboration, he aims to foster cooperation between Maharashtra and Australia in higher education, skill development, audio-visual co-production, art, and culture. Indicating the interest of Brisbane and Perth in initiating direct flights to and from Mumbai, he conveyed Australia’s enthusiasm for fostering reciprocal tourism in the years ahead.
IIT Hyderabad Cluster secures major funding for innovative CISCoM center establishment
The IIT Hyderabad Cluster has secured a 60 crore grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) as part of the Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) scheme. It’s noteworthy that only three clusters have been chosen under this SATHI scheme call. The proposed IIT Hyderabad center, known as the Center for In-Situ and Correlative Microscopy (SATHI-CISCoM), will serve as the cornerstone for advanced characterization.
“Enriching Educational Opportunities: Kerala Government’s Summer Science Camp”
We are announcing an exciting summer science workshop at the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum for school students! This workshop is open to students who have completed their studies in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th standard in the academic year 2023–24 (Junior Batch), as well as those who have completed their studies in the 6th, 7th, and 8th standard in the academic year 2023–24 (Senior Batch).
Spotlight on Creativity: 100 Women Entrepreneurs, 60 Stalls, and Countless Opportunities
The Udayam 2024 Women Entrepreneurship Fair and Agricultural Exhibition Marketing, organized by the Indian Institute of Aromatic Crops Research (IISR) with the support of the Kerala Government, showcased a diverse array of products and sights, including microgreens, coriander, nutmeg, small grains, and moringa leaf, along with value-added products.
Ensuring Safety for Women Workers: Haryana Government’s Night Shift Regulations Simplified
In a bid to prioritize the safety of female workers, the Governor of Haryana has introduced new regulations under the Factories Act, 1948, pertaining to night shift employment. These regulations, effective from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., are designed to provide a secure environment for women while they work.
Goa Government’s Amendment to Scheme for Children of Freedom Fighters
The Department of Home (General) Secretariat has notified us that the government has modified the program for offering employment opportunities in the government sector to the offspring of freedom fighters.
Kerala Government Designates Authority for High Support Needs under Disabilities Act
In accordance with the provisions outlined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the Government of Kerala has designated the Joint Director of the Social Justice Department as the competent authority for the acceptance and evaluation of applications pertaining to high support needs. Individuals with benchmark disabilities, along with their representatives, are encouraged to submit their requests for high support to the appointed authority.
Gujarat Government’s Focus on Women’s Welfare
Chief Minister of Gujarat distributed over ₹250 crore to 1.30 lakh women from 13,000 self-help groups during the Nari Shakti Vandana program under Viksit Bharat-Viksit Gujarat.
