UGC advisory under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
The details regarding compliance of the advisory may be submitted online on the SAKSHAM portal, i.e.. saksham.ugc.ac.in, at the earliest.
“Viksit Bharat@2047: Voice of Youth” Consultation Programme
Universities are requested to encourage the students to avail an opportunity to provide their transformative ideas for the Vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. All the Programmes carried out for this campaign and selfies of students after sharing their ideas on Viksit Bharat@2047 should be made public on social media using #1deas4ViksitBharat.
UGC has issued clarification regarding Post graduation scholarships
The students who have GATE scorecards issued in March 2023 and wish to apply for PG-GATE scholarship for 2023-24 may send request on Scholarship Fellowship Management Portal (SFMP) before 31st December 2023. No requests will be entertained after the last date.
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry
The scheme consists of three components: incentivizing manufacturing in four food product segments (Ready to Cook/ Ready to Eat foods; Processed Fruits & Vegetables; Marine Products; and Mozzarella Cheese), promoting Innovative/Organic products of SMEs, and incentivizing branding and marketing abroad for promoting Indian brands in the global market.
Australian Universities to Open Campuses in India Soon
Governor Prof. Margaret Gardner along with a delegation from the state of Victoria was speaking to Maharashtra Governor at Raj Bhavan Mumbai said that the number of Indians in Australia’s state of Victoria is large and that they are contributing significantly to the civic, culture and industry sector. Mentioning that Melbourne has a cultural association of the people from Maharashtra, she said Mumbai-Melbourne direct flight will broaden the relationship between Maharashtra and Victoria state.
Reviews Oil Spillage Mitigation Works
Government of Tamil Nadu has already mobilized a team of senior officials to undertake immediate mitigation measures and provide relief to affected families including fishermen. Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forest highlighted that agencies specializing in such oil spillage management were mobilized from Chennai and Ennore Ports. These agencies have planned to deploy oil barriers, and specialized machinery like gully suckers etc. to absorb excess oil.
Date extended for payment of Electricity bill without penalty
Tamil Nadu Government has informed due to the effect of cyclone, Extension of time is given to the consumers till 18.12.2023 without penalty amount
NMC Grants Additional Attempt for MBBS Students Affected by COVID-19
The additional attempt is expected to provide relief to affected students and ensure that they have a fair chance to showcase their academic capabilities without the shadow of the pandemic hindering their progress. The NMC encourages educational institutions to provide necessary support and guidance to students as they prepare for their reattempt.
FAQs on Key Issues for Foreign Medical Graduates
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) covering various critical issues, with a specific focus on Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) and students impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war. These FAQs are dated December 11, 2023.
India’s Family Planning Programme Unaffected by Contraceptive Procurement Concerns
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has categorically refuted claims suggesting failure in contraceptive procurement. The Ministry has issued a press release stating that the reports are ill-informed and provide misleading information.
