Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the setting up of “Agriculture Investment Portal”
The “Krishi Nivesh Portal”
(Agriculture Investment Portal) will function as a centralized one stop portal for agri-investors. These investors can avail benefits of various government schemes implemented by various departments related to agriculture and allied sectors. The Government of India has allocated a special package of over Rs 1.5 lakh crore for agriculture and allied sectors under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
Centre directs states to establish price monitoring centres in all districts
The Centre is making efforts to control prices of essential commodities through its Price Monitoring Division. In this manner, it seeks to keep a check on inflation. There is also a system for online filing of consumer complaints through e daakhil. The press release also draws attention to the launch of BIS standard IS 1900/2022 on fake reviews. E-commerce companies need to adhere to these standards within their policy of generating and publishing reviews on their platform.
The Press Information Bureau publicises the National Single Window System (NSWS)
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal has stated that NSWS helps in reducing data duplication and filling same data in various forms using auto-population Module. PAN number is likely to be used as a unique identifier for API integration of data between ministries and states for ensuring single business user ID. Moreover, renewal of licences would also be brought under NSWS .
Ministry of Civil Aviation issues guidelines for PLI incentive scheme to support indigenous drone industry
The guidelines had been notified on 29 November 2022 for the information of all the stakeholders and the public. The operational guidelines for the implementation of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) incentive scheme to support indigenous drone industry have now been finalised.
Ministry of Power issues order for waiver of ISTS charges on transmission of electricity generated from new hydro-power projects
This waiver is valid for a period of 18 years from the date of commissioning of the hydro power plants. The waiver shall be allowed for inter-state transmission charges only and not losses. The waiver would be made applicable from prospective date..
Press release on formulation of new vaccine policy
India will make significant investment in R&D to develop a roadmap for design and delivery of vaccine development for future pandemic.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announces policy to make India a hub of drone technology
6000 crores a year worth employment could be created in the Drone sector. Drone sector is expected to add $3 billion to agriculture sector in 2022.
Circular regarding the Extension of timelines for filing of Health Quarterly Returns to the Authority by insurers
All quarterly returns shall be furnished by insurers within 20 days from the close of the reporting quarter. These norms are applicable with immediate effect and are applicable to all returns to be filed for the 3rd Quarter- Financial Year 2022-23 and onwards.
Telecom Service Providers to submit the report on revenue and usage to TRAI
TRAI has directed all Telecom Service Providers to submit the report on revenue and usage to the Authority, on a quarterly basis, within 45 days from the date of the end of the respective quarter.
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing is allowed to use Aadhaar authentication services for authentication or e-KYC of residents
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing is allowed to use Aadhaar authentication services, on a voluntary basis, for authentication or e-KYC of residents availing any government service through ‘e-Pramaan’ single sign-on platform subject to conditions.
