Ministry of New and Renewable Energy holds meeting to explore pathways for utilization of green hydrogen in transport sector

Industry representatives expressed concerns about challenges related to the higher cost of green hydrogen, fuel cells, and hydrogen storage cylinders. The Union Minister assured the industry that costs will naturally come down, with progress in scaling up and development of indigenous manufacturing. The participants also discussed the use of hydrogen in cars, 3-wheelers and 2-wheelers.

New Wildlife Rules 2024 Introduced For Transactions & Taxidermy

According to these rules, any licensee intending to acquire, receive, or keep specified animals or animal articles, trophies, uncured trophies, or meat derived therefrom must obtain prior permission from the authorized officer. In the realm of taxidermy, licensed taxidermists or manufacturers must issue vouchers to owners returning trophies or animal articles.

NMC Issues New Clarifications On AEBAS Implementation In Medical Colleges

The NMC reiterates that it has not mandated the purchase of attendance machines from any specific vendor. The responsibility for procuring AEBAS compliant machines rests with the respective medical colleges. All users, including those facing issues with fingerprint recognition, are encouraged to utilize the face-based Biometric Attendance System (BAS).

NMC Invites Public Opinions On Live Surgery Broadcasts

In the matter of Rahil Chaudhary and ors. v/s Union of India & ors., Mr. Chaudhary, the Petitioner, has contended that private hospitals are commercially using patients for ulterior motives through these broadcasts in conferences. The NMC has invited all stakeholders and public at large to provide their feedback on these matters. The last date for providing this feedback is February 2, 2024.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Launches ‘Pahal’ Vigilance Journal

The introduction of ‘Pahal’ marks a significant stride towards promoting transparency, accountability, and the advancement of renewable energy initiatives by IREDA. With ‘Pahal,’ IREDA embarks on a journey towards strengthening its vigilance mechanisms while simultaneously nurturing a culture of innovation and awareness in the realm of renewable energy development.

Startup TN launches TANSEED 6.0

Startup TN, the Government of Tamil Nadu’s nodal agency for Startup and innovation, functioning under the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, is inviting applications from Startups for ‘TANSEED 6.0’, the sixth edition of Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Fund (TANSEED). Launched on January 25th , 2024, this edition of TANSEED aims to support deserving Startups with Support Equity-linked Grant Fund.

Finance (Ways and Means-II) Department

The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced the auction of securities totaling 3000 crore, comprising 7-year securities (1000 crore), 10-year securities (1000 crore), and 30-year securities (1000 crore). The auction will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at its Mumbai Office in Fort on January 30, 2024.