PM-eDRIVE Scheme Revised For Registered E-3 Wheelers L5

The maximum number of vehicles to be supported through incentives/ grant will be 80,546 for Vehicles registered on Vahan portal from 1st April 2024 to 7th November 2024 and 1,24,846 for vehicles registered on Vahan portal from 8 November 2024 to 31st March 2026. Furthermore, the outlay under EMPS-2024 is subsumed within the outlay under PM E-DRIVE.

Gypsum based Building Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024

Manufacturers and importers who have obtained certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) or have applied for certification before the commencement of the amendment order will be allowed to sell or display their existing stock of gypsum-based building materials for up to six months. These manufacturers and importers must submit a declaration to the Central Government, certified by a Chartered Accountant, confirming their intention to sell the existing stock within the specified timeframe.

National Consumer Helpline (NCH): A Lifeline for Consumer Grievance Redressal

The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has emerged as a crucial platform for consumers to voice their grievances and seek redressal. With a significant increase in the number of calls received and a focus on technological advancements, the NCH is revolutionizing the consumer grievance redressal process in India.

BIS Drives Innovation In Medical Device Standards

In alignment with the National Medical Device Policy, 2023, BIS has identified 214 critical medical devices for standardization. This includes lifesaving devices like cardiac pacemakers, ventilators, and haemodialysis machines, as well as advanced diagnostic tools such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI systems.

New Requirements for Importing Coffee Beans Into India

All imported coffee beans must now undergo fumigation with either Methyl Bromide or Phosphine to eliminate any potential Coffee Berry Borers. The fumigation treatment details must be endorsed on the Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the exporting or re-exporting country.

New Quality Control Orders for Chemical Intermediates

The Central Government has issued three new quality control orders for chemical intermediates: H Acid, K Acid, and Vinyl Sulphone. These products must bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), certifying their compliance with quality standards.

Electric Fence Energizers (Quality Control) Order, 2024

The Central Government has issued new regulations for electric fence energizers to ensure their quality and safety. The Electric Fence Energizers (Quality Control) Order, 2024, mandates that these devices must comply with specific Indian Standards (IS) and bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

New Rules for Radar Speed Guns to Ensure Accurate Speed Measurements

The Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs has decided to include radar speed guns under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. These rules aim to ensure the accuracy and reliability of speed measurement devices, leading to more effective traffic enforcement. A press release on this decision was issued on November 20, 2024.