Press Release on Measures taken to attain “Self Sufficiency” in Steel Production

The release elucidates that the government has taken measures to provide and environment of self-sufficiency in steel productions. These measures include the notification of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel with an outlay of Rs. 6,322 Crore. It aims at promoting the manufacture of specialty in India for domestic use and export by attracting capital investments, amongst others, Make in India initiative and the PM Gati-shakti National Master Plan, amongst others.

MoRTH notifies amendments in the rules governing Bharat (BH) series registration mark

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed amendments in the rules governing Bharat (BH) series registration mark. The proposed amendment is called the draft Central Motor Vehicles (Twenty-third Amendment) Rules, 2022. The notification was issued on 14th December, 2022 and the Press Information Bureau issued a press release thereon on 16th December, […]

Delhi PCC issues notice to implement restrictive actions under GRAP for Stages III & IV

It may be recalled that the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) had issued a direction to enforce a strict ban on construction and demolition activities. This direction was issued on 29.10.2022. It exempted only certain specified categories of projects. Subsequently on 3.11.2022, the directions were revised and Stage IV of GRAP was invoked. Presently, keeping in view public interest to curb sever air pollution, DPCC directs strict implementation of both directions, i.e. dated 29.10.2022 and 03.11.2022.

CPCB issues Guidance Document for Module IA, II & III of the Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MEFCC) had notified the ‘Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging’. The notification was made by virtue of its fourth Amendment to the Plastic Waste Management Rules. The notification was dated 16th February, 2022 and the guidelines were inserted in Schedule II of the Rules. The EPR Guidelines provide for a portal for registration of Producers, Importers and Brand-Owners / Plastic Waste Processors.

The Maharashtra PCB issues Circular on Standardisation of Membership Certificate Issued by Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facilities

The membership certificate is issued by the CTF after verification of essential information. This certificate will now have two QR codes and have all prescribed information. The Common Treatment Facility (CTF) shall update its data regularly on server for online verification of the certificates. The facility will grant these certificates to their registered Health Care Establishments (HCE) in the format notified in the present Circular.

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. Various financial incentives are being provided to MSMEs under the scheme.

National Credit Framework (NCrF) to enable the integration of academic and vocational domains

The National Credit Framework (NCrF) is an inclusive umbrella Framework to seamlessly integrate the credits earned through school education, higher education, and vocational & skill education. Such integration enables numerous options for further progression of students and inter-mingling of school & higher education with vocational education & Experiential learning including relevant experience and professional levels acquired.