ICMR holds Innovative TB Health Technologies Workshop

The two-day workshop aims to promote innovative health technologies for tuberculosis (TB) and facilitate their adoption in the End TB program. It also serves as a platform to showcase TB innovation health technologies exhibited at the Stop TB Summit in Varanasi.

Recyclers must Generate EPR Certificates through EPR Portal

Recyclers who handle electronic waste are now mandated to maintain records of sales and purchases of different recovered materials and e-waste through invoices linked to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. These records are essential for generating the EPR Certificate on the EPR Portal. In order to comply with this requirement, recyclers must adopt e-invoices through the GST Portal for the sale and purchase of various recovered materials and e-waste.

MNRE provides list of digital resources for International Day of Yoga

The publication includes Common Yoga Protocol Videos in Hindi, English and 14 Regional Languages. Furthermore, the publication also provides links to the Ministry of Ayush’s website and social media platforms along with links to other institutions such as Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) and National Institute of Nutrition (NIN).

MNRE participates in Global Wind Day Celebrations

The celebration featured in-depth discussions on Wind Energy Progress in India, Offshore Wind development, Strengthening of wind energy manufacturing ecosystem and Green Finance for Wind Energy. The states of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu were also lauded for their performance in financial year 2022-‘23.

Central Government reduces Basic Import Duty on Edible Oils

The decision comes as part of the government’s efforts to implement measures aimed at reducing the prices of Edible Oils in the domestic market. By lowering the Import Duty on Refined Sunflower Oil and Refined Soyabean Oil, the government aims to benefit consumers and ease domestic retail prices.