Tamil Nadu Enhances Land Ownership Scheme with Aadhaar Authentication: Empowering Marginalized Agricultural Laborers
The initiative aims to empower landless agricultural laborers from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes by facilitating their transition to agricultural landholders.
Aadhaar Now Essential for Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Co-operative Department of Rajasthan announced a significant update regarding the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, making Aadhaar a mandatory identity document for beneficiaries.
India Adopts Iron-Fortified Rice Initiative
The Indian government has issued a press release on its initiative to provide fortified rice under various welfare schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). This decision aims to address micronutrient deficiencies in the country. This press release was issued on October 17, 2024.
Government of Mizoram Declares Closed Season for River Conservation
As per the provisions of The Mizoram Fisheries Act, 2002, a closed season has been declared, effective from October 10 to December 10, 2024.
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.
