UGC issues draft of Comprehensive Accessibility Guidelines and Standards for Higher Education Institutions (“HEIs”) and Universities
The Universities Grants Commission (“UGC”) has proposed a draft of Comprehensive Accessibility Guidelines and Standards for Higher Education Institutions (“HEIs”) and Universities. […]
Drugs Controller General India notifies a list of medical devices with their intended use and associated risks; aims to guide the importers and manufacturers of medical devices applying for import or manufacture of such devices
With the aim to provide guidance to importers and manufacturers of medical devices intending to apply for import and manufacture of medical […]
West Bengal Govt. extends Covid-19 restrictions till 15th March, 2022; imposes Night Curfew from 12:00 am to 5:00 am
The Government of West Bengal has extended the existing COVID-19 restrictions (please refer to summaries in the trailing e-mails for details) in […]
MSME Ministry rolls out draft National Policy for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India; proposes action areas to build an eco-system for rapid growth of MSME sector
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has introduced a draft Policy with a view to bring together a comprehensive frame-work […]
RBI for the third time extends validity of Entrepreneurs Memorandum and Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum of MSMEs to 31st March, 2022
Previously, in a Notification dated 19th January, 2022, the MSME had notified that the enterprises already in existence and registered till 30th […]
Public comments invited on the draft Inland Vessels (Life Saving Appliances) Rules, 2022; proposes compulsory life saving measures for inland vessels
Ministry of Shipping has proposed the draft of the Inland Vessels [Life Saving Appliances] Rules, 2022 (“Rules”). Objections or suggestions to these […]
Home Secretary, GOI writes to Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of Union Territories emphasizing on the need to follow a risk assessment based approach while re-opening economic activities
The Home Secretary, Government of India has written to Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of all Union Territories that owing to […]
Ministry of Shipping issues draft Inland Vessels (Safe Navigation, Communication and Signals) Rules 2022; public comments invited till 20th March 2022
Ministry of Shipping has proposed the draft of the Inland Vessels (Safe Navigation, Communication and Signals) Rules 2022 (“Rules”). Objections or suggestions, […]
E-commerce companies, commercial establishments, producers etc. in Odisha are directed to stop the use, distribution, production and sale of single use plastic items and ensure zero inventory of the same by 30th June, 2022
Odisha State Pollution Control Board has directed all e-commerce companies, commercial establishments (including office complexes), Producers, Stockists, Retailers, Shopkeepers, Street Vendors and […]
Covid-19 induced restrictions withdrawn in the NCT of Delhi; emphasis laid on adhering to Covid Appropriate Behaviour and National Directives for Covid Management
With a significant decline in Covid-19 cases and positivity rates, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority has withdrawn all Covid-19 induced restrictions in […]
In light of significant decline in COVID-19 cases, Centre directs States and UTs to implement risk assessment-based approach on re-opening economic activities as per Advisory issued by Health Ministry; effective till 31st March, 2022
The Ministry of Home Affairs (“MHA”) has issued an Order directing the States and Union Territories to implement a risk assessment-based approach […]
Ministry of Civil Aviation notifies the Drone (Amendment) Rules, 2022; date for registration of unmanned aircraft systems extended till 31st March, 2022
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified further amendments to the Drone Rules, 2021. The amendments have been effective since 11th February […]