Renaming for Empowerment: The Shift to Disability Empowerment Directorate
In a significant move, the Bihar government has recently unveiled amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017. These revisions mark a proactive step towards improving the lives of individuals with disabilities across the state.
‘Unarv’ Women Entrepreneurship Fair: A Platform for Innovation and Growth
On March 9th, International Women’s Day will be celebrated with fervor and purpose, thanks to a collaborative effort by the Kerala Association for Rural Development, , and NABARD.
Government Recognition: Mineral Oil Industry as a Public Utility Service
The Central Government, in line with the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, has recognized the vital role of the mineral oil industry as a public utility service.
New Minimum Wages for Cashew Industry Workers in Kerala: A Comprehensive Overview
In a significant move aimed at improving the livelihoods of workers in the Cashew Industry sector, the Government of Kerala has announced revised minimum wage rates.
Streamlining the Board Evaluation Process in India With Evaluate
Board evaluations in India are a critical aspect of corporate governance, mandated by law to ensure boards function effectively and align with organizational goals. The process, though essential, can be complex and time-consuming.
Industries Related to Electricity Designated as Essential Services for Prohibition of Strikes in Gujarat
The Notification published in the Gujarat Government Gazette on 2nd March, 2024, declares all employment in industries involved in generating, transmitting, or distributing electricity to the public, as well as engaged in trading of electrical power and coordination activities, as essential services under the Gujarat Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1972, for a period of six months, and prohibits strikes in these essential services.
Central Government Sets Date for Enforcing Key Provisions of National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023
The Act, passed in 2023, aims to modernize and strengthen the regulatory framework governing nursing and midwifery practices in the country. It seeks to ensure high standards of education, training, and professional conduct among nursing and midwifery professionals, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided to the public.
FSSAI Directs Testing of Banned Pesticides in Tea
The directive, addressed to all notified laboratories specifically lists the pesticides to be tested. These include Cypermethrin, Acephate, Imidacloprid, Acetamiprid, Dinotefuran, and Fipronil.
Guidelines for Promoting Community Boiler for Cluster of Small-Scale Industries
Recognizing this challenge, a novel concept has emerged – the ‘common boiler’ or ‘community boiler.’ This innovative approach involves the establishment of a centralized system of boilers within an industrial area to generate steam. The steam is then distributed through a pipeline network to member industrial units, thereby reducing the need for individual small-scale boilers.
CBDT clarification regarding submission of audit reports by trusts and institutions
The Central Board of Direct Taxes, exercising its powers under Section 119 of the Act, has allowed trusts and institutions to rectify their submissions. Entities that submitted audit reports using the incorrect form—Form No. 10B instead of Form No. 10BB, or vice versa—for the assessment year 2023-24 can now furnish the correct audit report by 31st March, 2024.
