“MSME Clinic: Expert Solutions for Entrepreneurs”

MSME Clinic at District Industrial Center on February 27. This exclusive event offers MSME entrepreneurs a platform to address their pressing issues and uncertainties. Our panel of experts, well-versed in banking solutions, DPR (Detailed Project Report) preparation, effective marketing strategies, export facilitation, regulatory compliance including permits and licenses, GST implementation, cutting-edge technology integration, and food processing techniques, will provide invaluable insights and guidance.

IIT Madras Sees Remarkable Surge in Patent Activity

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has experienced a significant surge in patent activity, marking a doubling in patents granted during the 2023 calendar year. This noteworthy achievement underscores the institution’s commitment to pioneering research and innovation.

Targeted Support: Beneficiaries and Allocations in Ernakulam District

The State Backward Classes Development Corporation has approved a microcredit loan amounting to Rs.28 crores for various initiatives in Ernakulam district. This includes support for Kudumbashree Community Development Societies (CDSs) across municipalities, gram panchayats, as well as NGOs like Ernakulam Social Service Society and Cochin Social Service Society.

South Asian Workshop on Technology: Advancing Education in Goa

The International Purple Fest featured a National Summit on Inclusive Education and a South Asian Workshop on Technology. Discussions focused on inclusive education, AI’s potential impact, and innovative assistive technologies, reflecting India’s dedication to accessible education for all.

Paid Holiday Declared by Himachal Pradesh Government for Panchayat By-Elections

As the electoral landscape in Himachal Pradesh gears up for the upcoming by-elections to fill vacancies in the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), the State Government’s declaration of a paid holiday on 25th February 2024 stands as a testament to its commitment towards fostering democratic practices and encouraging voter participation.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024

The notification outlines the amendments to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, introducing new guidelines for Accessibility Standards in the Port Sector. It also details the procedural steps followed in exercising the powers conferred by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and provides publication information for the original rules and their last amendment.

Surrogacy (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2024

The amendment provides that the couple undergoing surrogacy must have both gamete from the intending couple. However, in case when the District Medical Board certifies that either husband or wife constituting the intending couple suffers from medical condition necessitating use of donor gamete then surrogacy using donor gamete is allowed subject to the condition that the child to be born through surrogacy must have at least one gamete from the intending couple.