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Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan – revision of certain norms

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Human Resource Development for the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA). This will facilitate the States / UTs to execute the civil works for construction of new schools as well as expanding capacity in existing schools. The details are as follows: (i)… Read More

Financial Restructuring of Andrew Yule & Company Limited

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved the financial restructuring plan of Andrew Yule Company Limited (AYCL) involving conversion of outstanding Government of India (GOI) loan of Rs.41.52 crore into equity, waiver of interest of Rs.33.43 crore accrued thereon, waiver of differential interest arising out of reconciliation of books of accounts of the… Read More

Survey for Socio-Economic Field

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Statistics and Programme Implementation Shri Srikant Kumar Jena has said that National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has devoted its 70th Round of National Sample Surveys to the subject of Land & Livestock Holdings, Debt & Investment and Situation Assessment of… Read More

Amendments in the National Food Security Bill Introduced in the Lok Sabha

Amendments in the National Food Security Bill Introduced in the Lok Sabha Bill Provides Rice at the Rate of Rs 3 and Wheat at Rs 2 Per Kg Food Security Allowance in Case of Non Supply of Foodgrains Proposed Special Focus on Nutritional Support to Women and Children Women to Get 6000 Rs Maternity Allowance… Read More

Adoption of Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010

Health is a State subject and it is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments to regulate and monitor hospitals in the States. No such information regarding illegally operation of hospitals is maintained centrally. However, Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 has been enacted for registration and regulation of the Clinical Establishments and for… Read More

CLR Snippets | President inaugurates 14 mega watt Solar Power Project at Deoghar

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 14 mega watt Solar Power project and laid Foundation Stones for Pilgrim Queue Complex and Deoghar Basukinath 44 kilo metre Solar Street Light Project at Deoghar, Jharkhand today ( April 30, 2013). Speaking on the occasion the President said that he is hopeful of these initiatives… Read More

MGNREGA leads to reduction in climate change vulnerability

A national workshop in its study has concluded that MGNREGS is generating multiple environmental and socio-economic benefits, leading to improved water availability and soil fertility resulting in increased crop production. It said that increased area under plantations and orchards potentially contribute to alternate incomes, increased employment generation and reduced migration. Further the implementation of MGNREGS works… Read More

Mizoram Plan for 2013-14 Finalized

The Annual Plan for the year 2013-14 for the state of Mizoram was finalised here today at a meeting between Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Chief Minister of Mizoram, Shri Pu Lalthanhawla. The plan size has been agreed at Rs.2500 crore. In his comments on the plan performance, Mr. Montek Singh… Read More

CLR Snippets | NTPC ranked 3rd Best Company in Rewards & Recognition-2013

NTPC has been selected as one of India™s Best Companies for Rewards & Recognition in 2013 in a study conducted by Great Place To Work ® Institute India, in partnership with Edenred. Over 100 companies with remarkable rewards and recognition practices participated in this study and only 15 who excelled made it to the Best… Read More

CLR Snippets | Additional Judges of the High Court of Chhattisgarh Get Extension

In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President has issued fresh Notification with regard to the appointment of Shri Ghulam Minhajuddin and Shri Radhe Shyam Sharma as Additional Judges of the High Court of Chhattisgarh with effect from 10th May 2013. As per the… Read More

Amendments in the Policy Guidelines for expansion of FM Radio broadcasting services

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India The Union Cabinet today approved the decisions of Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM)™s meeting held on 6.3.2013 regarding amendments in the Policy Guidelines for expansion of FM Radio broadcasting services through private agencies (Phase-III), which are as follows :- The proposed specific departures from the Requests for Proposals (RFP) followed in DoT for auction… Read More

Directives for Prescribing Generic Medicines

The duties and responsibilities of the physicians as prescribed under the Code of Medical Ethics in the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 contain the provision that every physician should, as far as possible, prescribe drugs with generic names and he / she shall ensure that there is a rational prescription… Read More

National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) as a sub-mission under the National Health Mission (NHM)

Background The Union Cabinet in its meeting held in April 2012 has already approved the continuation of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the other sub-mission under NHM till 31.3.2017. Approvals for Proposals The Union Cabinet gave its approval to launch a National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) as a new sub-mission under the over-arching… Read More