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Aug 28, 2021

Govt. Replaces Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rules 2021

The civil aviation ministry notified the liberalised Drone Rules, 2021 that replace the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules (UAS), 2021, which came into force in March 2021. The new rules are aimed at making it significantly easier for people and companies to own and operate drones. They also streamline a labyrinthine certification process for manufacturers, importers and users.
Quantum of fee reduced to nominal levels and delinked with the size of the drone. For instance, the fee for a remote pilot license fee has been reduced from INR 3000 (for large drones) to INR 100 for all categories of drones; and is valid for 10 years.
No permission is required for operating drones in green zones. Green zone means the airspace up to a vertical distance of 400 feet or 120 metres that has not been designated as a red zone or yellow zone in the airspace map; and the airspace up to a vertical distance of 200 feet or 60 metres above the area located between a lateral distance of 8 and 12 kilometres from the perimeter of an operational airport.

Aug 27, 2021

Ministry of Jal Shakti Launches 'SUJALAM' Campaign

Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched a '100 days campaign' named SUJALAM to create more and more Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus villages by undertaking wastewater management at the village level. The campaign would help in the management of the wastewater and in turn, would help to revive the water bodies through the creation of 1 million soak-pits and also other greywater management activities. The campaign started in August 2021, is part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations.

Maharashtra Launches Vatsalya Scheme for Women

Maharastra's Minister for Women and Child Development, Yashomati Thakur launched a scheme, 'Mission Vatsalya' for women who lost their husbands to COVID-19.
Mission Vatsalya is aimed to serve around 18 benefits, schemes, services to such women from rural areas with impoverished backgrounds.
Efforts are being made by the Department of Women and Child Development to provide 18 different services to help such women as well as help them to get the certificates they need. This includes a number of schemes like Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana, Gharkul Yojana for these women.

Aug 25, 2021

Haryana Assembly Passes Land Acquisition Bill

A Bill fast tracking land acquisition, especially for the ongoing infrastructure projects, was passed in the Assembly after acrimonious debate and a walk out by the Congress.
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2021, generated debate in the House with the Treasury benches and the Opposition indulging in charges and counter-charges.
Leading the Opposition attack, Rohtak MLA BB Batra alleged the amendments to the Bill were not acceptable as they went against the aims and objectives of the 2013 Act passed by Parliament. "It is pro-corporate and anti-farmer, and should be referred to the select committee of the House," said Batra.

Aug 24, 2021

Ram Nath Kovind Gives Assent to Amend General Insurance Law, OBC Bill

President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Act, 2021. The Act further amends the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972. The President has also given his assent to the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021 empowering States to identify socially and educationally backward classes.
According to the statement of objects and reasons of the general insurance amendment bill, it seeks to remove the requirement that the central government should hold not less than 51 per cent of the equity capital in a specified insurer.

Govt. Notifies Amendment to Adoption Law

The government notified a significant amendment to adoption law mandating parents to intimate the Indian Mission in case they move to another country within two years of adoption of a child. The amendments were earlier cleared by the Cabinet to prevent trafficking.

Aug 20, 2021

Karnataka Cabinet Approves Implementation of Mental Healthcare Act for Covid

The Karnataka cabinet approved the implementation of the Karnataka State Mental Healthcare Act 2021, which will go a long way in helping the society deeply affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
J. Madhuswamy, Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation, made the announcement after the cabinet meeting.
The legislation helps in providing healthcare and services for persons with mental health issues. It will protect, promote and fulfil the rights of persons in need of treatment for mental health.
Under the act, a State Mental Health Authority will be set up. A committee under the chairmanship of the Director of the NIMHANS Institute will be constituted for the drafting of guidelines for the authority. The authority will also maintain a registry and publish a list of clinical psychologists, nurses, social workers and health workers in the field of mental health.
The state act is being implemented in tandem with the Central Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.

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