National Fish Farmers Day Meet – 2023

During the event, beneficiaries from various states and Union Territories had the opportunity to share their field-level experiences and interact with the Union Minister. They highlighted their issues and expressed their appreciation for the remarkable contributions made by the PMMSY scheme and the introduction of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) in the lives of fishermen and fish farmers.

MoHFW invites applications for the post of Chairperson, FSSAI

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must possess eminence in the field of Food Science or have a strong association with the subject matter as individuals from the Administration. They should currently hold or have previously held a position not below the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.

SOP and operational guidelines for safety measures in factories in A.P

Industrial processes leading to accidents can be broadly categorized as routine and non- routine activities. Routine operations pertain to production, while non-routine tasks primarily involve maintenance activities. It’s crucial to note that when a plant is stopped for repairs, the safety precautions put in place for its normal operation become inactive and non-functional.

Standard Operating Procedure for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections

The Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs, Customs (Prev.) and Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Zones and the Principal Additional Director Generals (Pr. ADGs)/ Additional Director Generals (ADGs) of Zonal Units of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Directorate General of Goods and Service Tax Intelligence (DGGSTI) should throughout the elections closely monitor the steps taken by the respective officers to implement the directions of the ECJ especially in use of non-monetary inducements (sarees,
shirts, caps, scarves, white goods, masks, kitchen items, etc.) and cash to lure voters, apprehending smuggled/ illicit and other goods, identification of warehouses used to stock goods for distribution to lure voters, cash movement etc. and also the dissemination of information to and from other enforcement agencies/ department and action taken thereon.

Consultation Paper on Regulatory Mechanism for Over-the Top (OTT) Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services

Consultation Paper on Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services, seeking inputs from stakeholders, has been placed on TRAI’s website (www.trai.gov.in). Written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by 4th August 2023 and counter comments by 18th August 2023.

UGC announces Anti Ragging Week programmes

UGC has announced that it has decided that from this year Anti Ragging Day would be observed on 12th August followed by Anti Ragging Week from 12th August to 18th August.