Exciting News for the Indian Tea Industry: Launch of the Tea Development & Promotion Scheme
The Tea Board on October 3rd 2024 notified regarding the Announcement of the Tea Development & Promotion Scheme (TD&PS)
Fair Pay for All: Himachal Pradesh’s Revised Minimum Wage Structure
The Government of Himachal Pradesh announced an important revision to the minimum wages applicable across various employment sectors, set to take effect from April 1, 2024.
FSSAI Removes Restriction On Conditions of Sale of Sal-Seed Fat
The FSSAI is proposing to delete the sub-regulation that currently states that no person shall sell sal-seed fat for any other purpose except for bakery and confectionery and it shall be refined and shall bear a label declaration. Interested stakeholders can submit their feedback by December 5, 2024.
Revised Minimum Wages in Chhattisgarh: Effective October 2024
The new wage structure is for 45 scheduled employments across various sectors, including government departments and agricultural employment.
Extension of Validity Order of Mandatory Jute Packaging of Foodgrains and Sugar
The Central Government has extended the validity for mandatory use of jute packaging materials for sugar and food grains up to December 31, 2024. Moreover, the notification also states that initially, 10% of foodgrain indents must be placed through reverse auction on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
Government Amends Plant Quarantine Rules to Strengthen Import Regulations
Imports of seeds, plants for propagation, and regulated articles like insects, microbial cultures, and soil must now be made through specific Regional Plant Quarantine Stations (RPQS) in Amritsar, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kandla, or other notified points of entry. Imports of germplasm, transgenic plant material, and genetically modified organisms are now restricted to New Delhi Airport only.
India Introduces Ecomark Certification Scheme to Promote Environment-Friendly Products
The Government of India has introduced the Ecomark Certification Scheme to encourage the production and consumption of environmentally friendly products. This scheme was introduced through the Ecomark Rules, 2024. Under these rules, products eligible for Ecomark certification must meet specific criteria related to resource consumption, waste generation, emissions, and overall environmental impact.
From Agriculture to Water Quality: New Standards for a Better India
The Bureau of Indian Standards issued the date of establishment and withdrawal for Indian Standard Particulars related to Ammonium Chloride, Fertilizer Grade etc.
Employment Subsidy Scheme for Cashew Industry: First Amendment 2024
The Government of Goa issued a notification regarding the Employment Subsidy Scheme for Cashew Industry (First Amendment) 2024 further to amend the Employment Subsidy Scheme for Cashew Industry.
BIS Organizes Workshop to Accelerate Development of National Agriculture Code
Recognizing the pivotal role of agriculture in India’s economy and the need for optimal resource utilization and technological advancements, the BIS aims to create a comprehensive code that ensures best practices across the agricultural value chain. A press release on the workshop was issued on September 27, 2024.
