Union Health Ministry Monitors H9N2 Outbreak in China
India is adopting a One Health approach to address public health issues comprehensively and integratively. The country has significantly strengthened its health infrastructure, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, India’s surveillance and detection networks, under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), have gained valuable experience in managing challenging health situations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Training of Krishi Sakhis for promotion of Natural Farming
The initiative aims to train and certify 50,000 Krishi Sakhis in a phased manner, with the National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF), a subordinate office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, serving as the Nodal institution. The 5-day training course has modules prepared by NCONF and reviewed by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE).
Report on Domestic Manufacturing of Heavy Machinery
The committee recommended standardization of equipment to promote domestic manufacturing, urging Captive/Commercial Mine operators and contractors to prioritize indigenous equipment. Tender clauses are proposed to align with the “Make in India” mission, promoting the use of domestically manufactured equipment. To incentivize manufacturers, the committee suggested a scheme to encourage the design, development, and production of equipment in India for five years under the “Make in India” initiative.
Global Fisheries Conference India 2023
The conference featured an extensive agenda comprising five technical sessions, five industry connections, and five Government-to-Government (G2G), Government-to-Business (G2B), and Business-to-Business (B2B) sessions. An exhibition organized during the conference showcased the participation of start-ups, fishermen, food stalls, and demonstrations ranging from aquariums to artificial reefs, seaweed cultivation, marine cage culture, biofloc, RAS, fish feed, LPG converter kits, pearl extraction, and nucleus implantation.
Gujarat Rules for Lady Officer, Industrial Safety and Health, Class II
To be eligible for direct selection, candidates must meet certain criteria. They should not be more than 40 years of age, although this age limit may be relaxed for candidates already in the service of the Government of Gujarat. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Labour Laws and Labour Welfare, Labour Studies, Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare, Labour and Social Welfare, Labour Management, or Social Work, obtained from a recognized university or educational institution.
Recruitment Rules for the post of Joint Director, Industrial Safety and Health, Class I in the Gujarat Industrial Safety and Health Service
The appointment can be made through promotion or direct selection. For promotion, candidates must meet certain criteria, including having at least five years of experience as Deputy Director, Industrial Safety and Health, Class I, passing departmental and computer knowledge examinations, and fulfilling the requirements of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules. Direct selection candidates must meet the age of 43 years.
New Draft National Dental Commission Rules, 2023 Published
These rules, in accordance with the National Dental Commission Act, 2023, detail the procedures for the appointment of members, their salaries, allowances, and terms of service. The rules also address the compensation and termination process for employees of the erstwhile Dental Council of India.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2023
By the present amendment rules, every establishment must comply with the rural sector specific harmonized accessibility standards/guidelines. Scope of accessibility guidelines in DoRD include provision of guidelines for making various assets created and activities undertaken through the different schemes being implemented by DoRD, accessible to persons with disabilities.
National Dental Commission Introduces New Financial and Reporting Rules for 2023
The National Dental Commission has introduced the draft National Dental Commission (Annual Statement of Accounts, Submission of Annual Report and Other Reports and Statements) Rules, 2023. These draft rules seek to outline the financial and reporting framework for the Commission. These comprehensive rules are expected to streamline financial processes and reporting mechanisms, ensuring greater accountability and facilitating effective oversight of the National Dental Commission’s activities.
New Powers Conferred for Elevator Safety in Delhi
The delegation of powers to these officials reflects a proactive approach by the authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in Delhi. Elevator safety is a critical aspect of urban infrastructure, and this measure is expected to contribute to a more robust and effective regulatory mechanism for elevators across the National Capital Territory.
