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Prime Minister's Office

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Ministry of Commerce & Industry
1. Continuation of operations of the DGFT ‘COVID-19 Helpdesk' for International Trade related Issues (06-01-2022)
2. Procedure and Criteria for submission and approval of applications for export of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing kits (17-08-2021)
3. Amendment in Export Policy of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing kits (16-08-2021)
4. Amendment in Export Policy of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir API (14-06-2021)
5. Amendment in Export Policy of Amphotericin-B Injections (01-06-2021)
6. India following guidelines of international organizations and adhering to Quality, Food Safety and Environment management systems regarding Buffalo meat (20-05-2021)
7. Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 so as to fast track approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen (15-06-2021)
8. Commerce & Industry Minister discusses measures to enhance Covid vaccine production with the USTR (14-05-2021)
9. Relaxation in procurement rules for containment of COVID-19 pandemic (14-05-2021)
10. DGFT: Extension of validity of Registration cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) beyond 31st March, 2021 (10-05-2021)
11. DGFT’s Covid-19 Helpdesk coordinating and resolving International Trade related Issues (10-05-2021)
12. Centre undertakes multiple initiatives to enhance Oxygen availability, distribution and storage infrastructure (10-05-2021)
13. Statement on the US support for TRIPS Waiver (06-05-2021)
14. Simplification of procedure for import of oxygen cylinders and cryogenic tankers/ containers (05-05-2021)
15. Import of Oxygen Concentrators for personal use included in exempted category list (01-05-2021)
16. Production of Medical Oxygen from modified Industrial Nitrogen Plants (01-05-2021)
17. Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 is revised to include import of oxygen concentrators for personal use through post, courier or e-commerce portals in the list of exempted categories, where Customs clearance is sought as ''gifts", till 31 July 2021 (30-04-2021)
18. Operationalisation of DGFT ‘COVID-19 Helpdesk' for International Trade related Issues’ (26-04-2021)
19. Nodal officers for COVID 19 customs assistance to trade (25-04-2021)
20. Summary of Measures taken to combat COVID-19 and ensure smooth Customs Clearances (25-04-2021)
21. Seeks to exempt customs duty and health cess on import of oxygen, oxygen related equipment and COVID-19 vaccines, up to 31st July, 2021 (24-04-2021)
22. India’s processed food products exports witnessed a growth of 26.51% during April-February2020-21, despite challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic (23-04-2021)
23. Control room in DPIIT to monitor the issues of internal trade, manufacturing, delivery and logistics of essential commodities during Covid pandemic (23-04-2021)
24. Amendment in Export Policy of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir API (11-04-2021)
25. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: Review of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COVID-19 pandemic
26. Ministry of Commerce recommends allowing certain additional activities during the lockdown period
27. Ministry of Commerce: Amendment in Export Policy of APIs and formulations made from these APIs
28. Ministry of Commerce & Industry: More than 280 units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) manufacturing essential items like pharmaceuticals and hospital devices, are operational.
29. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) sets up helpdesk for COVID-19 related Export-Import issues

Ministry of Civil Aviation
1. Jaipur International Airport facilitates essential medical supplies amid tough times (14-06-2021)
2. Jammu Airport handled more than 16 Lakh vaccine doses to support the fight against COVID 19 (10-06-2021)
3. Varanasi Airport facilitates movement of over 1800 kgs of Vaccine shipment (07-06-2021)
4. Pune Airport transports over 10 crore doses of vaccines across the country since January 2021 (03-06-2021)
5. Surat Airport facilitates essential medical supplies amid tough times (28-05-2021)
6. Uninterrupted delivery of Medical Essentials continues from Trivandrum Airport (20-05-2021)
7. Chennai Airport facilitates essential medical supplies amid tough times (17-05-2021)
8. Bhubaneswar Airport ensures seamless delivery of medical essentials to support the fight against Covid-19 (13-05-2021)
9. Indore Airport transports Remdesivir injections to Gwalior, Dhana and Bhopal (11-05-2021)
10. Ranchi Airport contributes in the fight against Corona (10-05-2021)
11. Transporting Hope: Delivery of medical cargo continues uninterrupted from Kolkata Airport (09-05-2021)
12. Experimental Drone Flights for Vaccine Delivery (08-05-2021)
13. Telangana Government granted exemption to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) experimental flights of drones (07-05-2021)
14. Uninterrupted delivery of medical essentials continues from Goa Airport (07-05-2021)
15. Guidelines issued for fast and efficient vaccination of Civil Aviation Community (06-05-2021)
16. Covid-19 Vaccination camp organised at Guwahati Airport (05-05-2021)
17. Drone use Permission to Telangana Government for Experimental delivery of Covid-19 Vaccines (30-04-2021)
18. Drone use permission to ICMR for conducting feasibility study of Covid-19 vaccine delivery (22-04-2021)

Ministry of Defence
1. Defence Secretary calls for active collaborations to fight COVID-19 at 9th Moscow Conference on International Security (23-06-2021)
2. 500-bed COVID hospital, developed by DRDO in Srinagar, becomes operational (12-06-2021)
3. INS Tarkash brings medical oxygen consignment (08-06-2021)
4. 500-bed COVID Care hospital set up by DRDO inaugurated in Haldwani, Uttarakhand (02-05-2021)
5. Indian Navy and AP Govt Jointly Undertake Repairs & Audit of Oxygen Systems in Major Hospitals (29-05-2021)
6. Indian Navy Conducts Skill Development Training Program on Maintenance of PSA Oxygen Plants (28-05-2021)
7. INS Shardul arrives at Kochi with liquid medical oxygen (27-05-2021)
8. Raksha Mantri launches SeHAT OPD portal to provide tele-medicine services to Armed Forces personnel and veterans (27-05-2021)
9. Indian Navy Provides 'Oxygen on Wheels' to Palasa COVID Care Centre (26-05-2021)
10. INS Trikand arrives at Mumbai with Covid relief Material as part of Operation Samudra Setu II (23-05-2021)
11. Indian Navy assists in conduct of fire safety audit of all govt hospitals in Kerala (21-05-2021)
12. DRDO develops COVID-19 antibody detection kit (21-05-2021)
13. Indian Army engineers innovate a solution for efficient conversion of liquid oxygen to low pressure Oxygen gas for Covid patients (19-05-2021)
14. Raksha Mantri unveils first batch of anti-COVID drug developed by DRDO and hands over to Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan (17-05-2021)
15. Raksha Mantri reviews efforts of MoD, Armed Forces, DRDO & other Defence organisations in fighting second COVID-19 wave (17-05-2021)
16. Transporter of Oxygen Containers to Dubai by IAF(17-05-2021)
17. Indian Navy team repairs two major Oxygen Plants in Andhra Pradesh (16-05-2021)
18. Operation Samudra Setu II - INS Tarkash brings medical oxygen consignment from Qatar (12-05-2021)
19. MNS officers at the forefront in battle against second Covid-19 wave (12-05-2021)
20. PM CARES Fund approves procurement of 1.5 lakh units of SpO2 based oxygen supply system developed by DRDO (12-05-2021)
21. Relentless efforts by Indian Air Force & Indian Navy to provide critical Covid-19 medical supplies (12-05-2021)
22. Indian Naval Ships Kochi & Tabar arrive at New Mangalore port carrying critical medical stores (11-05-2021)
23. Indian Navy sets up Covid care centre at Bheemunipatnam (11-05-2021)
24. Indian Air Force & Indian Navy working on war footing in fight against second Covid-19 wave (10-05-2021)
25. Indian Naval Ships Airavat,Kolkata and Trikand reach India with Liquid Medical Oxygen and Critical Medical from Singapore, Kuwait and Qatar (10-05-2021)
26. Indian Naval Ship Trikand arrives at Mumbai as part of Samudra Setu II (10-05-2021)
27. DCGI approves anti-COVID drug developed by DRDO for emergency use (08-05-2021)
28. Ex-Defence doctors to provide online consultation on e-Sanjeevani OPD (07-05-2021)
29. 150 Bed Covid Care Centre established by Indian Navy at Khurda District In Odisha (07-05-2021)
30. Indian Air Force & Navy step up efforts to ferry oxygen and medical supplies (07-05-2021)
31. Additional deployment of Naval personnel from WNC for PM Care Covid Hospital (Dhanvantari), Ahmedabad (07-05-2021)
32. Indian Army establishes Covid Management Cell to coordinate assistance to Civil Authority (06-05-2021)
33. Augmentation of Manpower at Dhanvantari Covid Care Hospital at Ahmedabad (06-05-2021)
34. Indian Navy steps up Covid Relief Operations: Nine Warships transporting Oxygen, Medical Equipment from Abroad (05-05-2021)
35. DRDO to install five Medical Oxygen Plants in Delhi & Haryana (04-05-2021)
36. Raksha Mantri Singh reviews efforts of MoD & Armed Forces in fight against second Covid-19 wave (01-05-2021
37. Raksha Mantri invokes special provisions & grants Emergency Financial Powers to Armed Forces to fight COVID-19 surge (30-04-2021)
38. Cantonment Boards assisting civilian administration in fight against COVID-19 surge (30-04-2021)
39. Indian naval medical team from western naval command deputed for PM Covid care hospital at Ahmedabad (30-04-2021)
40. DRDO to set up 500 Medical Oxygen Plants within three months under PM CARES Fund (28-04-2021)
41. Indian army steps up hospital facilities at Delhi cantonment to fight Covid surge (28-04-2021)
42. Indian Army committed to wellbeing of veterans affected by Covid (27-04-2021)
43. Southern Army Commander Lt Gen JS Nain reviews facilities of Covid Hospital being Operationalised By the Army at Pune (27-04-2021)
44. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves temporary hiring of additional contractual staff in 51 high pressure ECHS polyclinics to cater to veterans and their dependents during COVID-19 surge (27-04-2021)
45. DPSUs & OFB extending all assistance to civil administration to fight surge in COVID-19 cases (25-04-2021)
46. Indian Navy deploys Oxygen Express to Island Territories (25-04-2021)
47. COVID 19 relief efforts by Indian Air Force (24-04-2021)
48. AFMS deploys additional health professionals at SVP Covid hospital in Delhi to fight current spike in COVID-19 cases (24-04-2021)
49. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves delegation of emergency financial powers to AFMS to fight recent surge in COVID-19 cases (23-4-2021)
50. AFMS to import oxygen generation plants from Germany to tide over current surge in COVID-19 cases (23-04-2021)
51. IAF airlifting oxygen containers, essential medicines & other medical equipment in fight against fresh surge in COVID-19 cases (23-04-2021)
52. DRDO develops SpO2 based Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System: a boon in current COVID-19 pandemic (19-04-2021)
53. Defence Minister reviews Ministry's action plan to deal with COVID-19

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
1. IREDA Registers Record Profit in Covid Year (30-05-2021)
2. NHPC carries out large scale covid vaccination drive (08-05-2021)
3. MNRE Grants Extension for RE Projects considering disruption on account of lockdown due to COVID-19 for a period of 30 Days beyond lockdown; Lockdown due to COVID-19 to be treated as Force Majeure
4. MNRE extends effective date for implementation of Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV Modules and Solar PV Cells by six months to 30.09-2020
5. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy: Extension of six months in effective dates for ALMM List-I (solar PV modules) and ALMM List-II (solar PV cells)
6. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy issues office memorandum regarding payment to Renewable Energy Generating Stations during the moratorium provided to Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) by Ministry of Power
7. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy: Instructions regarding Invoicing of Renewable Energy supplies.
8. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) gives extension of time to all Renewable Energy projects under implementation.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
1. Aarogya Setu rolls out feature to update Vaccination Status on the Aarogya Setu App (01-06-2021)
2. ACT Grants, Swasth Alliance and Feeding India to donate 50,000 oxygen concentrators nationally in May (07-05-2021)
3. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issues advisory to curb false news/ misinformation on Coronavirus.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs
1. Clarification on spending of CSR funds for Covid -19 vaccination – reg. (30-07-2021)
2. Various measures taken by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to fight COVID-19 pandemic (21-07-2021)
3. Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by companies under the Companies Act 2013 read with rules made thereunder on account of Covid 19 Extension of time – reg (23-06-2021)
4. Clarification on offsetting the excess CSR spent for FY 2019-20 – reg (20-05-2021)
5. Clarification on spending of CSR funds for ‘creating health infrastructure for COVID care’, ‘establishment of medical oxygen generation and storage plants’ etc.- reg. (05-05-2021)
6. Relaxation of time for filing certain forms under the Companies Act, 2013. (03-05-2021)
7. Relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013 (03-05-2021)
8. Gap between two board meetings under section 173 of the Companies Act 2013 (CA-13) – Clarification – Reg (03-05-2021)
9. General Circular No.05/2021: Clarifications on spending CSR funds for setting up makeshift hospitals and temporary Covid care facilities – reg (22-04-2021)
10. Clarification on spending of CSR funds for setting up makeshift hospitals and temporary Covid care facilities (22-04-2021)
11. Contribution to PM CARES Fund eligible as CSR Activity: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
12. Ministry of Corporate Affairs announces Special measures under Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008 in view of COVID-19 outbreak
13. Period/Days of Extension For Names Reserved and Resubmission of Form
14. Holding of AGMs by companies whose financial year ended on 31st December, 2019
15. Invitation for Public Comments on Draft Valuers Bill, 2020
16. Report of Committee of Expert for Valuation Bill, 2020
17. Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by companies under the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under on account of the threat posed by Covid-19
18. Filings under section 124 and section 125 of the Companies Act 2013 r/w IEPFA (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules 2016 in view of emerging situation due to outbreak of COVID– 19
19. Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by companies under the Companies Act,2013 and rules made thereunder on account of the threat posed by Covid-19
20. Press release on Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 and LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020
21. Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020
22. Modification to LLP Scheme 2020
23. Functioning of NCLT during the lock down period
24. Special Measures under Companies Act, 2013 (CA-2013) and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 in view of COVID-19 outbreak
25. CARO 2020 dated 24.03.2020
26. Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID-19
27. Extension of last date for public comments on Draft Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules,2020 till 20th April 2020
28. COVID-19 related FAQs on CSR
29. Clarification on contribution to PM CARES Fund as eligible CSR activity under item no. (viii) of the Schedule VII of Companies Act,2013
30. Extension of last date for public comments on Draft Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules,2020 till 10th April 2020
31. Clarification on spending of CSR funds for COVID-19PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Shipping
1. Union Minister inaugurates Medical Oxygen Generator Unit with copper piping network at State Government hospital, Rambaug in Kutch (07-07-2021)
2. JNPT and New Mangalore Port handle 120 Metric Tonnes of Oxygen on priority basis (10-05-2021)
3. Mansukh Mandaviya reviews the preparedness of hospitals of Major Ports for Covid Care Management (29-04-2021)
4. Major Ports waive-off all charges for ships carrying oxygen and oxygen related equipment cargo (25-04-2021)
5. Ministry of Shipping issues direction to all Major Ports not to levy any penalties/charges/fees on any Port user for any delay caused due to COVID-19
6. Ministry of Shipping advisory on non-charging of container detention charges on import shipments.
7. Ministry of Shipping declares carriage of goods by water and loading / unloading as essential service. TRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Home Affairs
1. Union Home Secretary chaired a meeting yesterday to review the COVID-19 situation and preparedness in Delhi NCR (07-01-2022)
2. MHA order for containment of Covid-19 in the country further extended for a period upto 31.01.2022 (27-12-2021)
3. MHA advised all States/UTs to issue directions to the districts and local authorities, to take necessary measures for prompt and effective management of Covid 19 (27-12-2021)
4. Guidelines for domestic travel (flight/train/ship/ bus inter-state travel) In super session of guidelines issued on 24.05.2020 (25-08-2021)
5. MHA order to all States/UTs on five fold strategy for effective management of Covid-19 i.e. Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination and adherence to Covid Appropriate behaviour (28-07-2021)
6. MHA advisory to States/UTs on Covid-19 Management (14-07-2021)
7. Union Home Secretary reviewed the steps taken by State Governments for checking the spread of COVID-19 in Hill Stations and Tourist locations (10-07-2021)
8. Union Home Secretary reviews COVID-19 situation in North Eastern (NE) States and Union Territories (07-07-2021)
9. MHA order for containment of Covid-19 in the country (29-06-2021)
10. MHA advised all states/UTs to focus on the five-fold strategy for effective management of Covid-19 i.e.Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination and adherence to Covid appropriate beheaviour (29-06-2021)
11. Union Home Minister inspects COVID-19 Vaccination Centers in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and also inaugurated several development projects (21-06-2021)
12. MHA advised all States/UTs to follow CAB and test-track-treat-vaccinate Strategy (19-06-2021)
13. Union Home Minister virtually inaugurates nine Oxygen plants set up by the Vallabh Youth Organization in Gujarat and complimented VYO for their humanitarian work (03-06-2021)
14. Re-constitution of the Empowered Groups under the Disaster Management Act 2005 (29-05-2021)
15. Extension of Containment measures for Covid -19 upto 30th June, 2021 (27-05-2021)
16. Advisory for protection of vulnerable sections of society such as women, children, senior citizens and scheduled caste/scheduled tribe, etc- reg (21-05-2021)
17. MHA Issues Advisory to States/Union Territories to Review Existing Facilities for Vulnerable Groups Taking into Account Second Wave of Covid-19 (21-05-2021)
18. Contagion of Covid-19 virus in prisons – Order issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on 7.5.2021 (12-05-2021)
19. MHA draws attention of States & UTs on need to have plan of action to ensure fire incidents do not occur in health facilities, particularly Covid-19 facilities (05-05-2021)
20. Cabinet Secretary reviews state of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi (02-05-2021)
21. MHA order to all States/UTs for Implementation framework for community containment/ large containment areas (29-04-2021)
22. MHA advised all States/UTs to implement an intensive, local and focused containment framework, focused on specific districts/ cities/ areas, and identified based on a prescribed criterion (26-04-2021)
23. Exempt few industries for use of liquid oxygen (26-04-2021)
24. Union Home Minister inaugurated a 280 PSA Oxygen Plant at the Covid Designated Hospital at Kolavada in Gandhinagar district, Gujarat (24-04-2021)
25. India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 13.83 Crores (24-04-2021)
26. Facilitating systematic implementation of phase III of the Vaccination drive from 1st May, 2021 (23-04-2021
27. Letter to States/UTs to map all district wise oxygen manufacturing plants (23-04-2021)
28. Union Home Minister, has reviewed the situation arising out of sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and directed various measures to augment the supply of oxygen for medical purposes (23-04-2021)
29. Union Home Minister visited the newly constructed Dhanvantari Covid Hospital in Ahmedabad (23-04-2021)
30. Letter to States/UTs for providing security to oxygen tankers and making green corridors (23-04-2021)
31. MHA ordered to issue necessary instructions for a smooth and timely manner to ensure seamless supply and transportation of Remdesivir to States /UTs (22-04-2021)
32. MHA ordered uninterrupted supply of Medical Oxygen (22-04-2021)
33. EG-II has recommended to prohibit the supply of oxygen for industrial purposes by manufacturers forthwith from 22-04-2021 till further orders with the exception of nine specified industries (18-04-2021)
34. MHA order dated 1 May 2020 has been issued to extend lockdown period for further two weeks with effect from 4 May 2020 with new Guidelines
35. MHA Do Ltr Dt. 30.4.2020 to Chief Secretaries and Administrators to allow unhindered movement of trucks carrying goods
36. MHA allows movement of stranded migrant workers, students, tourists and pilgrims with conditions
37. Clarification on MHA order allowing Opening of Shops
38. MHA issues Order to States/UTs to allow Opening of Certain Categories of Shops, except those in Single and Multibrand Malls: Relaxations would not applicable in Hotspots/Containment Zones
39. Promulgation of an Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 in the light of the pandemic situation of COVID-19; Home Secretary writes to Chief Secretaries regarding security to healthcare professionals.
40. Ministry of Home Affairs: Consolidated revised guidelines
41. MHA Secretary to State Chief Secretaries/ UT Administrators: Clarification on exemptions of specific services/ activities within categories.
42. Government exempts additional Agricultural and Forestry items, Shops of Educational Books for Students and Shops of Electric Fans from Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID19; MHA issues SOPs on Sign-on/Sign-off for Indian Seafarers at Indian Ports and their movement
43. Union Home Minister directs to discuss with States, the Relaxations in Lockdown Restrictions to be applicable from 20th April and control COVID-19 epidemic
44. MHA issues order to exempt certain activities regarding Minor Forest Produce, Plantations, NBFCs, Cooperative Credit Societies and Construction in Rural Areas from Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID-19
45. MHA issues Advisory on Secure use of ZOOM Meeting Platform
46. Union Health Ministry advisory to States and UTs regarding containment of Hotspots
47. Ministry of Home Affairs: Orders on Strict compliance to consolidated guidelines of the Ministry for containment of COVID-19, which will remain in force till 3 May 2020.
48. MHA directs States to implement Lockdown Guidelines in letter & spirit to ensure smooth movement of Inter & Intrastate Cargo, Trucks, Workers and functioning of Warehouse/Cold Storages
49. MHA directs all States/UTs to provide necessary Police Security to Doctors and Medical Staff fighting COVID-19
50. MHA issues 5th Addendum to exempt Operations of Marine Fishing/Aquaculture Industry and its Workers from Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID-19
51. MHA directs all States/UTs to ensure strict compliance of lockdown measures to fight COVID—19 and not allow any social/religious gathering/procession
52. MHA writes to States to ensure availability of Essential Goods, by invoking provisions of the Essential Commodities (EC) Act 1955, under Lockdown to fight COVID-19
53. MHA writes to States to give special attention on keeping the supply of Medical Oxygen smooth and hassle-free across the country
54. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) clarifies on ground level issues being faced by States in ensuring smooth flow of supply chain of Essential Items during National Lockdown to fight COVID-19
55. Ministry of Home Affairs issues an Addendum to exempt Shops of Agricultural machinery, spare parts & repair; Truck repair shops and Tea industry from Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID-19
56. Ministry of Home Affairs writes to States to ensure Smooth Harvesting and Sowing Operations, while maintaining Social Distancing, during 21-day Lockdown to fight COVID-19
57. On directions of the Prime Minister, Home Ministry approves release of Rs 11,092 crores under State Disaster Risk Management Fund to All States
58. Additional measures by Ministry of Home Affairs to deal with large movement of migrants.
59. Provision for temporary accommodation, food, medical care, etc applicable to homeless people including migrant labourers: Ministry of Home Affairs
60. Ministry of Home Affairs writes to Chief Secretaries for all States clarifying on movement and transport of essential and non-essential goods and services.
61. Ministry of Home Affairs issues Standard Operating Procedure for maintaining supply of Essential Goods
62. Ministry of Home Affairs makes 2nd Addendum to Guidelines issued on 24 March 2020.
63. Ministry of Home Affairs issues advisory to all States and Union Territories to ensure unhindered movement of essential goods and services during the lockdown periodRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
1. “Guidelines for Buffer Stock Management of COVID 19” to State Governments/UT administrations issued (27-07-2021)
2. Steps taken by the Government to enhance the manufacturing of Covid-19 Vaccines in the country (20-07-2021)
3. Government caps Trade Margin up to 70% on Price to Distributor level on five medical devices (14-07-2021)
4. Shri Mansukh Mandaviya visits Vaccine manufacturing plant in Ahmedabad today (04-07-2021)
5. Additional 1,14,000 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin B allocated to all States/UTs & Central Institutions (02-07-2021)
6. Additional 2,12,540 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin B allocated to all States/UTs & Central Institutions (28-06-2021)
7. Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Shri G. Kishan Reddy review the production of Vaccines in Hyderabad today (27-06-2021)
8. Additional 61,120 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin B allocated to all States/UTs & Central Institutions - Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda (23-06-2021)
9. India to have more than sufficient stock of Liposomal Amphotericin B drug for the treatment of Mucormycosis: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya (18-06-2021)
10. Steps taken by Government to ensure drug availability for treatment of Mucormycosis (17-06-2021)
11. Additional 106300 vials of Amphotericin- B allocated to States/UTs to and Central Institutions (14-06-2021)
12. On capping of Trade Margin by Government, prices of Oxygen concentrators come down upto 54% (11-06-2021)
13. Government caps Trade Margin on Oxygen Concentrators (04-06-2021)
14. Government’s effort to augment domestic production ensured supply-demand balance of COVID 19 treatment drugs (01-06-2021)
15. Additional 30100 vials of Amphotericin-B allocated to all States/UTs and Central Institutions (31-05-2021)
16. Government decides to discontinue the Central Allocation of Remdesivir (29-05-2021)
17. Additional 80,000 vials of Amphotericin-B allocated to States/UTs and Central Institutions (27-05-2021)
18. Additional 29,250 vials of Amphotericin- B allocated to States/UTs (26-05-2021)
19. Additional 19,420 vials of Amphotericin- B allocated to States/UTs (25-05-2021)
20. Additional vials of Remdesivir allocated to all states/UTs for the period 23rd to 30th (23-05-2021)
21. Fresh allocation of Amphotericin B in view of rising Mucormycosis cases (22-05-2021)
22. Shortage of Amphotericin-B to be resolved soon - Shri Mansukh Mandaviya (20-05-2021)
23. Government monitoring supply of each COVID-19 Essential Drug (19-05-2021)
24. Shri Sadananda Gowda reviews availability of Covid related medicines (18-05-2021)
25. Shri Mansukh Mandaviya reviews requirement and supply of Amphotericin B - ensures availability (18-05-2021)
26. Swift actions taken by Government to enhance availability of Remdesivir in India (17-05-2021)
27. Allocation of Remdesivir made upto 23rd May 2021 to ensure its adequate availability across the country (16-05-2021)
28. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs), Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI), Distributors and other stakeholders have come together and are contributing in the fight against the current wave of Covid 19 pandemic (14-05-2021)
29. Government take steps to ramp up availability of Amphotericin B - to fight Mucormycosis (12-05-2021)
30. Additional Tocilizumab allocated to States - Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers (11-05-2021)
31. Company-wise supply plan of Remdesivir for 21st April to 16th May 2021(08-05-2021)
32. Allocation of Remdesivir made upto 16th May 2021 to ensure its adequate availability across the country- Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers (07-05-2021)
33. Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers reviews the availability of drugs for covid treatment and other essential drugs (05-05-2021)
34. Threefold increase in production of Remdesivir in the country (04-05-2021)
35. India to import 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir (30-04-2021)
36. Fertilizer companies to supply 50 Metric Tons (MT) of medical oxygen per day for COVID patients (28-04-2021)
37. 25 new manufacturing sites approved for Remdesivir production (23-04-2021)
38. Customs duty on Remdesivir waived off (20-04-2021)
39. Department of Pharmaceuticals is regularly monitoring distribution and addressing issues of availability, supply & local issues of medicines with the help of other Departments and States/UTs
40. Revision of ceiling price of Scheduled formulations
41. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: PSUs to release their CSR funds for fighting COVID-19 Pandemic.
42. Department of Pharmaceuticals, National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority (NPPA) shares list of manufacturers of Gloves, Masks and Sanitizers
43. Ministry of Chemicals in its letter to Chief Secretaries stated that the establishments/ factories engaged in manufacturing and distribution of essential commodities like medicines, vaccines, masks, medical devices, etc should be exempt from restrictions.STRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Steel
1. Jumbo Covid Care Hospitals with 1554 beds Opened by Public Sector Steel Companies (19-07-2021)
2. The Minister of Steel and Petroleum and Natural Gas inaugurates several important projects in Karnataka, including an Oxygen Generator Plant and 50 Beds at Govt. Hospital (22-06-2021)
3. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel dedicates to the nation Jumbo COVID-care facility in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh (10-06-2021)
4. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan dedicates 100-bedded COVID care facility in Rourkela Steel Plant, Odisha (02-06-2021)
5. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel inaugurates the 270 Bedded Oxygenated COVID Care Centre at JSPL, Angul, Odisha (01-06-2021)
6. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel dedicates Jumbo Covid Care facility in SAIL’s Durgapur Steel Plant;Calls it in line with Prime Minister's philosophy of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwaas. (31-05-2021)
7. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel dedicates RINL’s Jumbo Covid Care facility at Visakhapatnam; Calls it a symbol of Cooperative federalism (30-05-2021)
8. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan dedicates augmented ICU Ventilator facilities for treatment of Covid patients at Rourkela (20-05-2021)
9. 4686 MT of life-saving Liquid Medical Oxygen supplied by steel plants (12-05-2021)
10. Steel plants supply 4076 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen (05-05-2021)
11. 3131 metric tonnes of liquid medical oxygen supplied by steel plants (26-04-2021)
12. Steel sector companies doing their best to supplement medical oxygen supply in the country (25-04-2021)
13. Ministry of Steel in its letter to Chief Secretaries has advised that any service in establishments or undertaking dealing with the production, supply or distribution of coal, power, steel or fertilizers is an Essential Service and hence no restrictions should be imposed on operation of Steel Plants, mines of iron ore, coking coal, etc.MER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
1. Centre issued advisory to all States/UTs to launch special drive to issue NFSA ration cards to most vulnerable & economically weaker sections of population (03-06-2021)
2. Government Facilitates faster imports of key medical devices by relaxing the conditions for clearances under Legal Metrology (Packaging Rules 2011) (30-04-2021)
3. Permission for making mandatory declarations required under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 after custom clearance and before sale to importers of medical devices due to prevalent situation of Covid-19 -reg. (28-04-2021)
4. Ministry of Consumer Affairs asks distilleries and sugar mills to maximize manufacturing of hand sanitizers.
5. The Central government has released an order to regulate the production, quality, distribution, logistics of masks and hand sanitizers by placing them under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The move is aimed at preventing hoarding, black marketing and profiteering of these items. MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Finance
1. Steps taken for revival of infrastructure sector on back of COVID-19 pandemic (20-07-2021)
2. Tax exemption to ameliorate stress due to COVID-19 (19-07-2021)
3. Financial assistance for developing COVID-19 vaccine (19-07-2021)
4. Various relief measures for several sectors to fight COVID-19 pandemic (19-07-2021)
5. CBIC proactively put in place a COVID Response Plan (CRP) for speedy clearances of COVID-19 vaccines at all major airports (15-07-2021)
6. Seeks to provide the concessional rate of IGST on Covid-19 relief supplies, up to and inclusive of 30th September 2021 (14-07-2021)
7. Cabinet approves Loan Guarantee Scheme for Covid Affected Sectors (LGSCAS) and to enhance the corpus of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) (30-06-2021)
8. Finance Minister announces relief package of Rs 6,28,993 crore to support Indian economy in fight against COVID-19 pandemic (28-06-2021)
9. Government grants further extension in timelines of compliances (25-06-2021)
10. Seeks to provide the concessional rate of IGST on Covid-19 relief supplies, up to and inclusive of 30th September 2021 (14-06-2021)
11. Customs to exempt customs duty on import of Amphotericin B, and also to extend the exemptions under the said notification up to 31st August, 2021 (31-05-2021)
12. Seeks to exempt IGST on imports of specified COVID-19 relief material subject to specified conditions, up to 31st August, 2021 (31-05-2021)
13. Ad hoc Exemption Order No. 4/2021-Customs dated the 3rd May, 2021, to extend the exemption from IGST on imports of specified COVID-19 relief material donated from abroad, up to 31st August, 2021.
14. Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) expanded - ECLGS 4.0 for onsite oxygen generation, wider coverage of ECLGS 3.0 and increase in tenor for ECLGS 1.0 (30-05-2021)
15. Launch of new e-filing Portal of the Income Tax Department - Non-availability of e-filing services from 01.06.2021 to 06.06.2021 (20-05-2021)
16. Government extends certain timelines in light of severe pandemic (20-05-2021)
17. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementation of the provision of extension of time limit to apply for revocation of cancellation of registration under section 30 of the CGST Act, 2017 and rule 23 of the CGST Rules, 2017 – reg.(18-05-2021)
18. No COVID-related import consignment should face delay in clearance: CBIC (13-05-2021)
19. Special Refund and Drawback Disposal Drive from 15.05.2021 to 31.05.2021 - Implementation of - reg.(13-05-2021)
20. Centre releases Rs. 8923.8 crore to Panchayats in 25 State (09-05-2021)
21. Hospitals, Dispensaries, Nursing Homes, Covid Care Centres or similar other medical facilities providing Covid treatment to patients for the purpose of Section 269ST of the Income-tax Act,1961 for payment received in cash during 01.04.2021 to 31.05.2021, on obtaining the PAN or AADHAAR of the patient and the payee and the relationship between the patient and the payee by such Hospitals, Dispensaries, Nursing Homes, Covid Care Centres or similar other medical facilities (07-05-2021)
22. Ad hoc exemption order for the goods are received from abroad for free distribution in India for the purpose of Covid relief (03-05-2021)
23. Seeks to exempt IGST on imports of specified COVID-19 relief material donated from abroad, up to 30th June, 2021 (03-05-2021)
24. Government announces various relief measures for taxpayers under GST law in view of severe COVID-19 pandemic (02-05-2021)
25. Seek to extend specified compliances falling between 15.04.2021 to 30.05.2021 till 31.05.2021 in exercise of powers under section 168A of CGST Act (01-05-2021)
26. Seeks to reduce IGST on Oxygen Concentrators when imported for personal use (01-05-2021)
27. Government extends timelines of certain compliances in light of the severe pandemic(01-05-2021)
28. Extension of the time lines for certain related compliances by the taxpayers under Income-tax Act 1961 (30-04-2021)
29. To exempt customs duty on import of specified Inflammatory Diagnostic (markers) kits up to 31st October, 2021 (30-04-2021)
30. Expediting Customs Clearances for Covid related imports made by Indian Red Cross society–reg (27-04-2021)
31. Expediting Customs Clearances for import consignments relating to COVID 19 pandemic –reg (24-04-2021)
32. Exempt customs duty on import of Medical oxygen and other items listed in the notification related to Covid (24-04-2021)
33. Government extends certain timelines in light of the raging pandemic (24-04-2021)
34. PM chairs a high-level meeting on measures to increase supply of oxygen & oxygen related equipment (24-04-2021)
35. Finance Minister assures ramp up in supply of Oxygen & Remdesivir to States (21-04-2021)
36. Exempt customs duty on import of Remdesivir injection, Remdesivir API and Beta Cyclodextrin (SBEBCD) used in the manufacture of Remdesivir, up to 31st October, 2021 (20-04-2021)
37. Ministry of Finance implements various measures announced by the Government for providing relief to the taxpayers in view of spread of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
38. Ministry of Finance: Government provides relief for third party Motor Insurance & Health policy holders in the light of COVID-19 lockdown.
39. Finance Ministry issues Taxation and other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020
40. The Ministry has notified that any supply chain disruption due to the spread of corona virus in China or any other country will be covered in the Force Majeure Clause (FMC).

Ministry of Railways 
1. Oxygen Expresses cross the milestone of 35000 MT of LMO delivery in service to the Nation (30-06-2021)
2. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 34760 MT of LMO in service to the Nation (28-06-2021)
3. Oxygen Expresses crosses the mark of 18000 MT LMO delivery in southern states of the country (19-06-2021)
4. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 17700 MT LMO in southern states of the country (18-06-2021)
5. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 32000 MT of LMO to the Nation (17-06-2021)
6. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 31704 MT of LMO to the Nation (16-06-2021)
7. Oxygen Expresses cross the milestone of 30000 MT of LMO delivery in service to the Nation (13-06-2021)
8. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 14800 MT of LMO to the southern states of the country (11-06-2021)
9. On Mission Mode, more than 400 Oxygen Expresses complete Oxygen deliveries across the country (10-06-2021)
10. Oxygen Expresses deliver nearly 27600 MT of LMO to the Nation (08-06-2021)
11. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 26891 MT of LMO to the Nation (07-06-2021)
12. Southern States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka receive more than 3000 MT of LMO each from Oxygen Expresses (06-06-2021)
13. Oxygen Expresses cross the milestone of 25000 MT of LMO delivery in service to the Nation (05-06-2021)
14. More than 350 Oxygen Expresses complete Oxygen deliveries across the country (03-06-2021)
15. Jharkhand, Odisha and Gujarat are top 3 contributors to Oxygen Express deliveries (02-06-2021)
16. Southern States of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana receive more than 2000 MT of LMO each from Oxygen Expresses (01-06-2021)
17. Railways loads the highest ever freight of 114.8 MT for the month of May (01-06-2021)
18. Offloading of LMO in Delhi NCR region by Oxygen Expresses crosses 7500 MT (31-05-2021)
19. Expresses deliver more than 21392 MT of LMO to the Nation (30-05-2021)
20. Oxygen Expresses cross milestone of 20000 MT of LMO delivery (29-05-2021)
21. Oxygen Expresses now touch 41 stations in 39 cities/towns in 15 states across the country (28-05-2021)
22. Highest single day load of 1195 MT Oxygen relief to the Nation delivered by Oxygen Expresses, surpassing its previous high of 1142 MT (27-05-2021)
23. 12 Oxygen Expresses with 969 MT of LMO beat tough weather & cyclone to take relief to the Nation from the Eastern States (26-05-2021)
24. Railways upscale Oxygen Express operations from Eastern States to beat the Cyclone winds (25-05-2021)
25. Highest ever single day load of more than 1142 MT of Oxygen relief delivered by Oxygen Expresses (24-05-2021)
26. On Mission Mode, Oxygen Expresses deliver nearly 14500 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen in more than 884 tankers by 224 Oxygen Expresses to the Nation (22-05-2021)
27. Oxygen Expresses deliver record 1118 MT of Oxygen in a day (21-05-2021)
28. On Mission Mode, Around 200 Oxygen Expresses have completed their journey so far (20-05-2021)
29. Oxygen Expresses deliver nearly 11800 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen in more than 727 tankers to the Nation (19-05-2021)
30. Biggest single day load of more than 1000 MT of Oxygen relief delivered by Oxygen Expresses (18-05-2021)
31. Railways set to have 86 Oxygen plants for its hospitals (18-05-2021)
32. In spite of upcoming cyclone, Railways run 2 Oxygen Expresses early morning today from Gujarat to beat high winds and deliver 150 MT of Oxygen to the Nation (17-05-2021)
33. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 9440 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen to the Nation (16-05-2021)
34. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 8700 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen to the Nation 15-05-2021)
35. From 126 MT of Oxygen to 7900 MT of Oxygen in 20 days; beginning with the first delivery on 24th April, Railways upscale it's Oxygen Express operations to deliver Oxygen relief to 12 States (14-05-2021)
36. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 7115 MT of Medical Oxygen to the Nation (13-05-2021)
37. 100th Oxygen Express of Indian Railways delivers relief (12-05-2021)
38. Uttarakhand set to become 9th State to receive Oxygen Express from Indian Railways (11-05-2021)
39. Oxygen Expresses deliver record 831 MT of LMO in One Single day (10-05-2021)
40. Covid Care Coaches as Isolation Units are now functional in 17 diverse locations in 7 states spread over the country (08-05-2021)
41. Nearly 3400 MT Oxygen delivered by Oxygen Expresses to Maharashtra, MP, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Telangana & UP (08-05-2021)
42. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 2960 MT of LMO in 185 tankers to different states (07-05-2021)
43. Railway provides 21 isolation coaches at Guwahati and 20 isolation coaches at Badarpur near Silchar in Assam (N.F. Railway) (07-05-2021)
44. Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 2511 MT LMO in 161 tankers to different states (06-05-2021)
45. 70,000 Isolation beds made available by Railways in more than 4400 Covid Care Coaches (05-05-2021)
46. Two Oxygen Expresses deliver 174 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen in Maharashtra (05-05-2021)
47. 34 Oxygen Expresses complete their journey delivering more than 2067 MT LMO in 137 tankers (05-05-2021)
48. Railway deploys 19 Isolation coaches at Sabarmati & Chandlodiya as per demand of State Govt. of Gujarat (04-05-2021)
49. Delhi to receive 244 tonnes more Oxygen today; With this, Oxygen Expresses would deliver nearly 450 MT of LMO to Delhi alone in 24 hours, counting from deliveries that took early hours today (04-05-2021)
50. Facing once in century challenge head on, 20 Oxygen Expresses complete their journey, delivering 1125 MT (approx.) LMO in 76 tankers (03-05-2021)
51. Railways work swiftly to deploy 10 Isolation Coaches at Dimapur today in keeping State Govt of Nagaland’s demand (02-05-2021)
52. Delhi receives its 2nd Oxygen Express with 120 MT Liquid Oxygen (02-05-2021)
53. Oxygen Expresses to deliver a record 250 MT of LMO to Delhi, Telangana, UP by tomorrow morning (01-05-2021)
54. Railway mobilises Additional Covid Care Coaches for use in States of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra (01-05-2021)
55. Railway waives off charges for Covid testing and diet supplied during Covid related hospitalization for Non Railway patients (30-04-2021)
56. More Oxygen Expresses on the way to Haryana, MP, Telangana and UP (30-04-2021)
57. Oxygen Express Operations expand to Haryana & Telangana after Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi (29-04-2021)
58. Oxygen Expresses deliver cumulative 510 MT of oxygen to Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh (28-04-2021)
59. Railway mobilises 22 Additional Covid Care Coaches for use in States of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra (28-04-2021)
60. Delhi receives its first Oxygen Express (27-04-2021)
61. 169 Covid Care Coaches in use in different parts of India now (27-04-2021)
62. Oxygen Expresses to cross cumulative 450 M tonnes of Oxygen delivery by tomorrow morning (26-04-2021)
63. Railway deploys 2670 Covid care beds at 9 railway stations (26-04-2021)
64. Indian Railways to deliver more than 140 MT liquid oxygen in next 24 hrs (25-04-2021)
65. To assist the States, Railway deploys Covid care coaches in UP, MP, Maharashtra and Delhi (25-04-2021)
66. Oxygen Expresses deliver nearly 150 tonnes of Oxygen in last 24 hours (24-04-2021)
67. Indian Railways gears up to provide Covid Care Coaches to State Authorities (24-04-2021)
68. Oxygen Express brings medical oxygen for COVID-19 patients in Nashik (24-04-2021)
69. Oxygen Expresses getting prepared to leave with Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) from Visakhapatnam and Bokaro today for Maharashtra and UP respectively (22-04-2021)
70. Railways getting fully ready to transport Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) and Oxygen Cylinders (18-04-2021)
71. Indian Railways takes various measures to contain the spread of the resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic (17-04-2021)
72. Parcel Trains providing big boost to transportation of essential commodities and other goods in times of lock down due to COVID -19
73. Indian Railways maintains its freight corridors fully functional for essential commodities and vital goods for energy & infrastructure in spite challenges due to COVID 19 lock down
74. Ministry of Railways sets up Railway Board Control Cell for information and suggestions between Administration and Public.
75. Indian Railways getting ready to provide medical support to National efforts in fighting COVID 19.

Ministry of Science & Technology
1. Government Readies Two more Central Drug Laboratories at Pune and Hyderabad for Covid Vaccine Testing (04-07-2021)
2. Robust, mobile OxyJani can cater to acute & chronic oxygen needs at grassroots level (01-07-2021)
3. SENSIT Rapid COVID-19 Ag Kit (19-06-2021)
4. New Software helps identify patients likely to require ventilator support thus detecting emergency & ICU needs early (19-06-2021)
5. CSIR and Tata MD partner to make COVID-19 detection more accessible across India by harnessing network of CSIR labs (18-06-2021)
6. Pune based start-up all set to bring non-toxic, gentler, long lasting hand sanitiser to the market (17-06-2021)
7. DBT-funded Startup Offers AI-powered Contact-free Health Monitor & Step-Down ICU (14-06-2021)
8. 850 oxygen plants being set up in various districts of country: Secretary DRDO (14-06-2021)
9. Pune-based firm comes up with 3D-printed Masks Coated with Anti-Viral Agents (14-06-2021)
10. CSIR in partnership with Laxai Life Sciences has received regulatory approval to undertake clinical trials on Covid-19 patients with Colchicine (12-06-2021)
11. Hybrid Multiply Face Masks: An Alternative to N95 Respirator (10-06-2021)
12. Indigenously designed & manufactured high purity oxygen concentrator being supplied to Indian hospitals 09-06-2021)
13. CSIR-IICT licenses process knowhow for synthesis of 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose to Lee Pharma Ltd (09-06-2021)
14. CSIR India and Laxai Life Sciences initiate clinical trials of promising repurposed drug Niclosamide for treatment of Covid-19 (06-06-2021)
15. “Covid-19 in Children: Threats & Precautions” (05-06-2021)
16. DST supported SAIF facility at Panjab University partners with Molekule, USA, to donate air purification units to hospitals in India (31-05-2021)
17. TDB supported science-based start-ups play critical role in combating COVID-19 (29-05-2021)
18. Indian Immunologicals Limited to start production of drug substance for Covaxin under Mission COVID Suraksha (28-05-2021)
19. Innovative Patient-Friendly Saline Gargle RT-PCR Testing Method, thanks to NEERI Nagpur (28-05-2021)
20. Dignitaries underline necessity of focusing on sunrise sectors in a post COVID world with STI (27-05-2021)
21. DST supported disinfection system makes N95 Masks, PPE, medical gear reusable and reduces excessive COVID 19 bio-medical waste generation (27-05-2021)
22. Maharashtra MSMEs virtually assemble to acquaint about CSIR-CMERI Oxygen Technology (27-05-2021)
23. Government invites R&D proposals on Critical Components and Innovations in Oxygen Concentrators (22-05-2021)
24. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) transfers the UV Disinfection technology to combat SARS-CoV-2 to 27 indigenous manufacturers (22-05-2021)
25. DST funded start-up’s Electrochemical ELISA test would help rapid & accurate estimation of total antibody concentration of COVID 19 (22-05-2021)
26. DST invites applications from startups and companies for developing new technologies and innovative products to tackle second Covid wave (21-05-2021)
27. DST institute TIFAC suggests integrated COVID 19 Command Centre (19-05-2021)
28. India highlights efforts in preventing spread of coronavirus at roundtable on using STI for SDG on good health & well-being (19-05-2021)
29. DST institute develops new multiplex RT-PCR kit with novel gene targets to facilitate detection across various mutant strains of COVID 19 (18-05-2021)
30. DST supported ventilation system to bring relief to health workers sweating in PPE suits for long hours (17-05-2021)
31. DST supported startup develops affordable test kits for early diagnosis of Covid-19 in rural & resource constraint areas 15-05-2021)
32. Government Supports Augmentation of Manufacturing Capacity for COVAXIN production under Mission COVID Suraksha (15-05-2021)
33. Transfer of CSIR-CMERI technologies to three MSMEs (06-05-2021)
34. CSIR-CMERI Oxygen enrichment Technology for the MSMEs to step-in for an Oxygen Sufficient India (04-05-2021)
35. Scientists working on SUTRA model for charting trajectory of COVID-19 (02-05-2021)
36. CSIR-CMERI transfers the technology to companies’ to ramp up the production of Oxygen Enrichment Unit (29-04-2021)
37. DBT-BIRAC Supported ‘Virafin’ from Zydus Gets Emergency Nod for Treating Moderate COVID-19 Infections in Adults (24-04-2021)
38. CSIR-CMERI Oxygen Enrichment Unit – An Optimised Oxygen Administering Device amidst the Nationwide Oxygen Shortage (22-04-2021)
39. Augmentation of manufacturing capacity for COVAXIN production under Mission COVID Suraksha (16-04-2021)
40. Department of Biotechnology provides under Mission COVID Suraksha for Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.'s novel mRNA-based COVID 19 vaccine candidate–HGCO19 (13-04-2021)

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions'
1. Family Pension Rules simplified in view of the COVID pandemic (31-05-2021)
2. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions: Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) Courses on DIKSHA platform on COVID-19 pandemic.
3. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued directives for government employees to contain the spread of COVID-19. The fresh instructions have been issued in continuation of the office memorandum dated March 17. These instructions do not apply to the offices and employees engaged in essential/emergency services and those directly engaged in taking measures to control spread of Covid-19.
4. Guidelines for the training institutes. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India has issued a notifications to all the training institutions in India laying down the guidelines to be followed by them to prevent the measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
5. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launches National Monitoring Dashboard on COVID-19
6. The Department of Personnel and Training has issued an advisory on the preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure well-being of Government employees.

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
1. Aid to farmers during Covid crisis (20-07-2021)
2. Action taken by Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare during lockdown
3. Enhanced lockdown relaxation for Agriculture- Farming Sector
4. In wake of COVID-19 spread, ICAR issues Advisory to farmers for Rabi crops
5. Government gives benefits to farmers on crop loan repayments due to Covid-19 lockdown: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India
1. Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes Yielding Resolution: As on 31st March, 2021 (04-06-2021)
2. Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes Ending With Order of Liquidation: As on 31st March, 2021 (04-06-2021)
3. Insolvency Professionals to act as Interim Resolution Professionals, Liquidators, Resolution Professionals and Bankruptcy Trustees (Recommendation) Guidelines, 2021 (01-06-2021)
4. IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2020 - The period of lockdown imposed by the Central Government in the wake of Covid-19 outbreak shall not be counted for the purposes of the time-line for any activity that could not be completed due to such lockdown, in relation to a corporate insolvency resolution process
5. Notification for increasing threshold of default under section 4 of IBC,2016
6. To be published-IBBI (Liquidation Process) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020
7. Report of the Committee of Experts to Examine the Need for an Institutional Framework for Regulation and Development of Valuation Professionals
8. The IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016
9. To be published-IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Third Amendment)Regulations, 2020
10. To be published-IBBI (Insolvency Professionals) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020
11. To be published- IBBI (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020
12. RBI - Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies
13. To be published-IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020.
14. Notification under section 4 of the Insolvency and Bankrutpcy Code, 2016
15. Finance Minister announces several relief measures relating to Statutory and Regulatory compliance matters across Sectors in view of COVID-19 outbreak
16. Notice-Closing of NCLT benches till 31st March, 2020

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
1. Directive issued by the ITAT President Justice Bhatt states that from March 17 till March 27, functioning of benches shall be restricted to hear only urgent matters and all other routine matters shall stand adjourned.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
1. Relaxation in timelines for compliance with regulatory requirements (30-06-2021)
2. Relaxation from the requirement of minimum vesting period in case of death of employee(s) under SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefit) Regulations, 2014 (15-06-2021)
3. Relaxation in compliance with requirements pertaining to AIFs and VCFs (31-05-2021)
4. Relaxation from compliance to REITs and InvITs due to the Covid -19 virus pandemic (14-05-2021)
5. Relaxation in timelines for compliance with regulatory requirements by Debenture Trustees due to the CoVID-19 pandemic (03-05-2021)
6. Timelines for updation of Scheme Information Document (SID) and Key Information Memorandum (KIM) (30-04-2021)
7. Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 due to the CoVID-19 pandemic (29-04-2021)
8. Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 / other applicable circulars due to the CoVID-19 pandemic (29-04-2021)
9. Addendum to SEBI Circular on “Relaxation in adherence to prescribed timelines issued by SEBI due to Covid 19” dated April 13, 2020 (29-04-2021)
10. Relaxation in timelines for compliance with regulatory requirements (29-04-2021)
11. Relaxation in relation to Regulation 44(5) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘LODR’) on holding of Annual General Meeting (AGM) by top 100 listed entities by market capitalization, due to the COVID –19 pandemic
12. Relaxation in Regulation 24(i)(f) of the SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018 due to the COVID 19 pandemic
13. Consultation Paper-Preferential Issue in companies having stressed assets
14. Relaxation in timelines for compliance with regulatory requirements by trading members / clearing members
15. Measures to further facilitate fund raising from capital markets in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic
16. Relaxations from certain provisions of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 in respect of Rights Issue
17. One-time relaxation with respect to validity of SEBI Observations
18. Regulatory measures introduced by SEBI to continue in view of ongoing uncertainty
19. Regulatory measures introduced by SEBI to continue in view of ongoing uncertainty
20. Additional relaxations / clarifications in relation to compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘LODR’) due to the COVID – 19 pandemic
21. Relaxation in time period for certain activities carried out by depository participants, RTAs / issuers, KRAs, stock brokers
22. SEBI Notification on COVID 19
23. Relaxation in adherence to prescribed timelines issued by SEBI due to Covid 19
24. Extension of timeline for submission of public comments on consultation papers
25. Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the circulars issued under SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and moratorium permitted by RBI.
26. Easing of Operational Procedure
27. Further relaxations from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (LODR) and the SEBI circular dated January 22, 2020 relating to Standard Operating Procedure due to the CoVID -19 virus pandemic
28. SEBI Notification COVID 19
29. Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and certain SEBI Circulars due to the CoVID -19 virus pandemic – continuation

Competition Commission of India
1. Public Notice dated 20th April 2020: Measures in view of threat of CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 Pandemic
2. Advisory to Businesses in Time of COVID-19
3. Public Notice dated 13th April 2020: Measures in view of threat of CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 Pandemic
4. Public Notice dated 30th March 2020: Measures in view of threat of CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 Pandemic
5. Public Notice: Measures in view of threat of CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 Pandemic
6. Circular on Precautionary Measures adopted by the Commission in view of COVID-19

Other
1. Approval of Covid-19 related medicines under Ayush (03-08-2021)
2. Government taking steps to undertake the production of COVID BEEP on a large scale (28-07-2021)
3. Financial assistance towards MSMEs (26-07-2021)
4. Government taken initiative to identify effective medicines under Ayush systems to cure patients with symptoms of COVID-19 (23-07-2021)
5. Care and Protection of Children affected by Covid-19 Pandemic (22-07-2021)
6. Initiatives taken for maintenance of National Highways to overcome constraints due to COVID-19 (22-07-2021)
7. Programme and Policy initiatives to provide relief to MSMEs due to Covid-19 pandemic (22-07-2021)
8. IIT Ropar develops first-of-its-kind Oxygen rationing device – AMLEX (21-07-2021)
9. Union Minister says, there is progressive decline in COVID cases in all the 8 North Eastern States (03-07-2021)
10. Vice President calls for fast-tracking of genome sequencing of new COVID-19 variants to speed up vaccine, drug development (02-07-2021)
11. Tourism Industry welcomes the schemes announced by the Ministry of Finance for augmenting the tourism sector in fight against COVID-19 pandemic (01-07-2021)
12. Vice President stresses the need to address vaccine hesitancy (01-07-2021)
13. Union Minister hails ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) for aiding India’s COVID battle (29-06-2021)
14. POWERGRID provides support to District Administration Kargil (Ladakh) under CSR (28-06-2021)
15. Union Minister says, COVID has strengthened Public-Private Partnership model in India’s healthcare system with a win-win situation for both (28-06-2021)
16. Minister of State for Education launches the Rapid Antigen Test Kit for COVID-19 developed by IIT Delhi (25-06-2021)
17. Union Minister says, North-Eastern Region would lead the India’s growth story in the post-Covid-19 world (22-06-2021)
18. Union Minister launches “Vaccines for All-Free for All" at the holy town of Katra-Vaishno Devi in J&K (21-06-2021)
19. Minority Affairs Minister launches a nationwide “Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai” campaign to create awareness on Corona vaccination in rural and remote areas of the country (21-06-2021)
20. BHEL supplements Nation’s efforts of battling the COVID pandemic, more than 5 lakhs CuM of medical oxygen provided so far by its plants. (21-06-201)
21. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Banks have been instructed to disburse Pension expeditiously in view of the current COVID pandemic (18-06-2021)
22. Minister of Labour and Employment releases pamphlets elaborating a slew of measures for welfare of workers and their family members during the pandemic (18-06-2021)
23. Elderline (Toll free number 14567) is providing assistance to thousands of elderly persons - Sh Rattan Lal Kataria (16-06-2021)
24. COVID-19 Projects Facilitated by Office of Principal Scientific Adviser: Extension of Hospitals (13-06-2021)
25. POWERGRID’s pan India Covid vaccination drive continues (12-06-2021)
26. NCL contributes Rs. 10 Crore to MP Government to support its fight against COVID (11-06-2021)
27. Union Minister - instructions issued for immediate release of pension to the family of a government employee who loses his or her life due to COVID -19 infection (08-06-2021)
28. Minister of State for Ayush (IC), Releases E-Book on 20 Medicinal Plants for Covid-19 Care (08-06-2021)
29. Government to prioritize vaccination to seafarers (05-06-2021)
30. Union Minister contributed Rs. 10 Lakh for the COVID affected children of his Lok Sabha constituency of Udhampur-Kathua-Doda (05-06-2021)
31. Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Extension of time (04-06-2021)
32. Dr. Jitendra Singh urges every official above 18 to get vaccinated at the special camp being organized by DPPW at Lok Nayak Bhavan tomorrow (04-06-2021)
33. Union Minister receives COVID relief material for distribution in Nagaland (04-06-2021)
34. NTPC conducts Vaccination drive at SCOPE Complex (04-06-2021)
35. Powergrid installs Oxygen Plant at District hospital, Jaisalmer (04-06-2021)
36. Resolution Framework - 2.0: Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) – Revision in the threshold for aggregate exposure (04-06-2021)
37. Resolution Framework - 2.0: Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Individuals and Small Businesses – Revision in the threshold for aggregate exposure (04-06-2021)
38. Ministry of Women and Child Development asks the States/UTs to ensure Care and protection of Children adversely impacted by COVID Pandemic following the protocol as mandated under the JJ Act,2015 (03-06-2021)
39. Advisory to General Entertainment channels for promotion of national helpline numbers (03-06-2021)
40. “Flexi (Flexible)” attendance option has been further extended till June 15, in view of the current COVID pandemic situation (01-06-2021)
41. Centre issues advisory to State Governments/UTs to encourage Work-from-Home for Nursing Mothers (01-06-2021)
42. REC to set up 1000 LPM Oxygen Generation Plant and other medical facilities at Base Hospital, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand (31-05-2021)
43. Closure of Post offices- Goa (31-05-2021)
44. NTPC supports local administration to strengthen health infrastructure to fight against COVID at its coal Mining Projects (31-05-2021)
45. NTPC Unchahar Handovers Oxygen Plant to District Administration of Raibareli (31-05-2021)
46. EPFO allows its members to avail second COVID-19 advance (31-05-2021)
47. Labour Ministry announces major social security relief to dependents of workers passing away due to COVID-19 (30-05-2021)
48. NCPCR - States/UTS to upload data of children who have lost both or Either of the parent to Covid-19 on online tracking portal “Bal Swaraj (Covid-Care)” (29-05-2021)
49. Powergrid provides critical infrastructure support during covid-19 pandemic (29-05-2021)
50. Union Minister asks all 18 plus government employees to get vaccinated at the earliest (29-05-2021)
51. Provision of ‘near to home’ vaccination centers will benefit a large number of Senior Citizens and Divyangjan (28-05-2021)
52. Union Minister dispatches a consignment of ration items for COVID affected people of his Lok Sabha constituency of Udhampur-Kathua-Doda (28-05-2021)
53. Ministry of AYUSH is continuously working on COVID19 Medicines-Union Minister (28-05-2021)
54. NHPC conducts Covid – 19 test and vaccination camp at NHPC Corporate Office (27-05-2021)
55. Centre approves financial assistance to 67 families of the journalists who lost their lives to Covid-19 (27-05-2021)
56. Ayush Minister launches ACCR Portal and 3rd version of Ayush Sanjivani App (27-05-2021)
57. Myths & Facts on India’s Vaccination Process (27-05-2021)
58. NTPC extends support to protect the society at large from the spread of Coronavirus (27-05-2021)
59. SJVN Ltd installs Four Oxygen Plants in Himachal Pradesh (26-05-2021)
60. Union Minister - vaccination drive is proceeding smoothly in India having over 135 crore population (26-05-2021)
61. Ayush Minister to launch the repository portal & Ayush Sanjivani App tomorrow (26-05-2021)
62. Powergrid sets up Covid19 vaccination camp in Bengaluru (26-05-2021)
63. Power Grid continues Covid care initiatives (26-05-2021)
64. NTPC Bongaigaon starts Covid Care Center (26-05-2021)
65. Union Minister convenes an urgent meeting of Health Secretaries of all North Eastern States to review COVID preparedness (25-05-2021)
66. PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19 (25-05-2021)
67. Government to give assistance of Rs.1500 to each Transgender person in view of Covid pandemic (24-05-2021)
68. Powergrid organises covid 19 vaccination camp in Bengaluru (24-05-2021)
69. Powergrid Commissions Transformer at Referral Hospital Sub-Station, Nagaland for Reliable Power Supply to Oxygen Plant and Nearby Areas (24-05-2021)
70. Power Grid’s Initiatives for Covid 19 Care in Odisha (22-05-2021)
71. Ministry of Road Transport & Highways -States / UTs to create a pool of trained drivers for transporting "Hazardous Cargo" due to an increase in the need for transportation of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) (22-05-2021)
72. BBMB undertakes massive Vaccination Programme (21-05-2021)
73. Relaxation in timeline for compliance with various payment system requirements (21-05-2021)
74. Countrywide “AYUSH COVID -19 Counselling Helpline” operationalized (21-05-2021)
75. Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India releases Advisory on “Stop the Transmission, Crush the Pandemic - Masks, distance, sanitation and ventilation to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus” (20-05-2021)
76. Vaccination Drive by Power Grid (20-05-2021)
77. Union Minister dispatches separate consignments of COVID related material for the two capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar (18-05-2021)
78. Steel plants regularly supplying over Four thousand MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen on daily basis - the figure went up to 4435 MT yesterday (18-05-2021)
79. Panchayati Raj Ministry gears up to address vulnerabilities of rural India in combating COVID-19 pandemic (18-05-2021)
80. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment- Toll Free Helpline for elderly persons ELDERLINE (14567) becomes operational in several states (17-05-2021)
81. Power sector CPSUs join hands with community in fight against COVID Pandemic (16-05-2021)
82. Mines PSUs step up fight against second wave of Covid-19 (16-05-2021)
83. 500-bedded COVID care centre in inaugurated in Panipat (16-05-2021)
84. Power Sector CPSUs join hands with community in fight against COVID Pandemic (16-05-2021)
85. Power Grid takes initiatives to fight COVID (15-05-2021)
86. NHPC Ltd provides Cold Chain Equipment for Covid-19 Vaccination to Government of Arunachal Pradesh (15-05-2021)
87. NTPC augments COVID Care Facilities across the country (15-05-2021)
88. Department of Posts - Covid related Consignment Tracking Helpline Details (13-05-2021)
89. Ministry of Power takes proactive measures to ensure 24x7 power supply to Oxygen Power Plants in the Country (12-05-2021)
90. MDoNER is pro-actively assisting all the 8 North Eastern States to fight the second wave of COVID-19 effectively (11-05-2021)
91. Oil and Gas PSUs helping in providing transportation solutions for Liquid Oxygen (11-05-2021)
92. Ministry of Panchayati Raj writes to States on preventive measures to curb the spread of COVID 19 in rural India (11-05-2021)
93. IRDAI: Availability and Renewal of Standard Corona specific products (10-05-2021)
94. LIC further relaxes claim settlement requirements (10-05-2021)
95. ESIC installs oxygen plants at two hospitals in Delhi NCR; will facilitate augmentation of critical care facility in these hospitals (09-05-2021)
96. NHAI exempts tankers carrying Liquid Medical Oxygen from toll fee (08-05-2021)
97. NTPC Stations at Chhattisgarh & in Madhya Pradesh chip in to spearhead Fight against Covid-19 Pandemic (08-05-2021)
98. Department of Atomic Energy supplementing Country’s COVID infrastructure to fight the pandemic (07-05-2021)
99. Advisory issued for induction of trained AYUSH human resources for clinical management of Covid-19 (07-05-2021)
100. Postal department in collaboration with Customs authorities starts helpline to facilitate speedy delivery of COVID related emergency shipments (07-05-2021)
101. Ayush Ministry launches nationwide distribution campaign of AYUSH 64 & Kabasura Kudineer (07-05-2021)
102. IRDAI: Extension of time limit for filing of returns to the Authority and uploading the Public Disclosures on websites of insurers (06-05-2021)
103. Oil and Gas Public Sector Companies setting up 100 PSA Medical Oxygen Generation Plants in Hospitals (06-05-2021)
104. CATS is providing 24x7 free ambulance services in Delhi through a single toll free number 102. The Competent authority has capped the maximum rate for private PTA (Patient Transport Ambulance) BLS (Basic Life Support Ambulance) and ALS (Advanced Life Support Ambulance) (06-05-2021)
105. Banks given liquidity facility of Rs 50,000 crore to improve access to emergency health Services (05-05-2021)
106. MSME’s Cluster Scheme to support private hospitals for Oxygen Plant (05-05-2021)
107. IRDAI: Guidelines on standard domestic travel insurance product (05-05-2021)
108. Priority Sector Lending (PSL) - On-lending by Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to NBFC-MFIs (05-05-2021)
109. Utilization of floating provisions/counter cyclical provisioning buffer (05-05-2021)
110. Resolution Framework – 2.0: Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Individuals and Small Businesses (05-05-2021)
111. Resolution Framework 2.0 – Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) (05-05-2021)
112. ICMR- Advisory for Covid-19 testing during the second wave of the pandemic (04-05-2021)
113. Asiatic Lions housed in Hyderabad zoo infected with SARS-COV2 recovering well (04-05-2021)
114. MDoNER to supplement setting up of Oxygen Plants in NE States (03-05-2021)
115. Ayush Ministry takes steps to increase availability of AYUSH 64 across the country (03-05-2021)
116. SIDBI Assistance to MSMEs for Recovery & Organic Growth during COVID19 pandemic (AROG) (01-05-2021)
117. IRDAI: Additional time allowed for filing all returns due on 31st March 2021 (30-04-2021)
118. Council of Ministers meets to discuss the situation arising out of the second wave of Covid (30-04-2021)
119. IRDAI: Norms on settlement of COVID-19 health insurance claims (29-04-2021)
120. ESIC reaches out to its Beneficiaries to provide medical care and relief during Covid-19 pandemic (29-04-2021)
121. IIT Bombay shows how to solve Oxygen shortage by converting Nitrogen Generator into Oxygen Generator (29-04-2021)
122. AYUSH 64 found useful in the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 infection (29-04-2021)
123. Ayush Ministry releases fresh COVID-19 guidelines (26-04-2021)
124. Service measures taken by ESI Corporation during recent surge of COVID-19 pandemic (24-04-2021)
125. IRDAI Press Release: Granting cashless facility for treatment of Covid-19 (22-04-2021)
126. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment writes to States/UTs to ensure basic physical accessibility features for divyangjan in centres for COVID-19 testing & quarantine facilities and treatment at hospitals
127. Jal Shakti Abhiyan issues Advisory on gearing up for monsoon
128. Central Government constitutes Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCT) to make assessment of situation and augment State efforts to fight and contain spread of COVID-19 effectively
129. Union Power Ministry advises States/UTs to allow construction activities in the power projects outside Municipal limits during nation-wide lockdown for COVID-19 outbreak after observing health protocols
130. Advisory to Print and Electronic Media
131. Central Government constitutes 6 Inter-Ministerial Teams to make assessment of situation and augment State efforts to fight and contain spread of COVID-19 effectively
132. Indian Council of Medical Research: Regional Depots for storage and transportation of COVID kits.
133. Cabinet Secretary writes to all States/ UTs to ensure Safety, Shelter and Food Security of Migrant Labourers
134. Central Government issues Notifications allowing Health and Motor (Third Party) insurance policyholders to make premium payments till 15 May which are due for renewal during COVID-19 lockdown
135. Advisory for senior citizens and their caregivers during lockdown period due to COVID-19
136. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi directs senior officials of more than 30 state waqf boards to ensure strict and honest implementation of lockdown, curfew and social distancing during the holy month of Ramadan in view of Corona pandemic
137. AICTE gives instructions to colleges/institutions to ensure safety and academic welfare of students
138. Lockdown Measures for containment of COVID-19 pandemic in the country to continue to remain in force up to May 3, 2020 ; Select additional activities to be operationalised by States / Union Territories to come in effect from 20 April 2020 except in the Containment Zones
139. Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India issues simple guidelines, for controlling spread of COVID-19 in densely populated areas
140. ICMR issues advisory on pooling samples of coronavirus
141. Telemedicine Guidelines Approved for Homoeopathic Practitioners
142. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): Guidance on the use of Truenat beta CoV
143. Extension of premium payment period for Postal Life Insurance & Rural Postal Life Insurance till 30th June 2020
144. Food grains to be provided to non-NFSA beneficiaries with ration cards issued by State governments
145. Jail term for not wearing mask when outside home in Delhi
146. ICMR- National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV): SOPs for detection of COVID-19 in suspected human cases
147. Indian Council of Medical Research invites application from Government & Private Medical Colleges for setting up COVID-19 testing facility.
148. IT Department to release all pending income tax refunds up to Rs 5 lakhs immediately; Around 14 lakh taxpayers to benefit/ All GST & CUSTOM refunds also to be released; to provide benefit to around 1 lakh business entities including MSMEs Rs 18,000 crore of total refund granted immediately
149. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19- FAQs
150. IRDA Advisory on Rescheduling of Term Loans in the context of outbreak of Covid-19
151. University Grants Commission issues advisory on Mental Health & Well-Being of Students in wake of COVID-19
152. Cabinet approves Non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22) for managing COVID 19
153. Advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/ Sanctuaries/ Tiger Reserves.
154. Ministry of Rural Development issues advisory to States for Homemade Protective Cover for Face & Mouth
155. National Centre for Disease Control issues Guidelines for Quarantine facilities
156. lndian Council of Medical Research issues Advisory to start rapid antibody-based blood test for COVID-19
157. India Bans Exports of Hydroxychloroquine
158. Secretary, Ministry of Human Resources writes to Educational bodies on Arogya Setu APP, General Measures to enhance body’s natural defence system
159. TRIFED writes to States/UTs regarding combating impact of COVID-19 on NTFP Trade and Tribal Interests
160. Vice President urges Governors/ Lt. Governors to advice religious leaders to not hold any congregations/ functions
161. Ministry of Civil Aviation: Demurrage payable to Cargo Terminal Operator by a Consignee or Carrier for utilising storage facility at Terminals for storage of import cargo, goods, unaccompanied baggage, stores, etc. for extended period.
162. Directorate General of Health Services: Revised Guidelines on Clinical Management of COVID-19
163. Ministry of AYUSH: Recommendations of self-care guidelines for preventive health measures.
164. AYUSH Ministry urges diligence in Covid19 claims and initiates work for scientific and evidence based solutions to fight the Corona virus.
165. Ministry of Rural Development writes to Chief Secretaries of all States and UTs to engage rural unemployed youths trained under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) in light of spread of COVID-19.
166. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) initiative to spread awareness on COVID-19
167. Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 extended for one year; Other immediate relief measures also announced
168. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) Writes to State Commissioners for PwDs for Implementation of Comprehensive Disability Inclusive Guidelines for Protection and Safety of Divyangjan During Emergency Health Situations due to Covid 19
169. Ministry of Rural Development releases Rs.4,431 crore to States/UTs this week towards MGNREGS wages & material arrears
170. Office of Principal Scientific Adviser issues manual on homemade masks: Masks for Curbing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus
171. Ministry of Civil Aviation: Cargo flights carry medical supplies to eastern and southern parts of the country; private airlines also carry out critical supply operations
172. “Stranded in India” portal to help foreign tourists.
173. Cargo flights operations for medical supplies to various parts of countries: Ministry of Civil Aviation
174. Pending compliances, expiry of validity of LoAs, approvals or permissions in the current lockdown in view of COVID‐19.
175. One-time relaxation in utilization of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds for purchase, of testing, screening and other equipment: Ministry of Mines
176. Food Processing Ministry forms Task Force in the wake of Covid-19 to resolve problems of industry.
177. Union Labour Ministry Notifies Amendment in EPF Scheme to Allow Withdrawal of Non-refundable advance by EPF Members in The Event of Outbreak of Pandemic
178. and Bankruptcy Board of India makes regulations related to timelines.
179. Ministry of Coal working to ensure maintenance of critical coal supplies during the COVID-19 lockdown period
180. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issues list of Government Laboratories approved
181. Department of Science and Technology sets up task force for mapping of technologies by Start Ups on COVID19
182. Central Government directive for retail sale of “Hydroxychloroquine”
183. Cabinet Secretary requests all States and UTs to put incoming International passengers under surveillance.
184. RBI Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies
185. Video Conference of senior health professionals of SAARC countries on the fight against Covid-19
186. Guidelines on Clinical management of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) in suspected/ confirmed novel coronavirus cases. These guidelines aim to provide clinicians with updated interim guidance on timely, effective, and safe supportive management of patients with nCoV and SARI, particularly those with critical illness.
187. Guidelines on Specimen Collection, Packaging and Transport Guidelines for 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). These guidelines contain the requirements and procedure for clinical samples collection, packaging and transport. Standard operating procedure (SOP) to handle coronavirus (COVID-19) for international cruise ships at major ports of India
188. A Standard Operating Procedure has been put in place with immediate effect for all international cruise ships, who had planned and intimated their call to Major Ports of India in advance.
189. Guidelines to States and UT’s for quarantine. This document gives the SOP for categorization of passengers for COVID 19 coming from China, Democratic Republic of Korea, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Iran for airport screening.

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Ministry of Steel

Jumbo Covid Care Hospitals with 1554 beds Opened by Public Sector Steel Companies (19-07-2021)
The Minister of Steel and Petroleum and Natural Gas inaugurates several important projects in Karnataka, including an Oxygen Generator Plant and 50 Beds at Govt. Hospital (22-06-2021)
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel dedicates to the nation Jumbo COVID-care facility in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh (10-06-2021)
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan dedicates 100-bedded COVID care facility in Rourkela Steel Plant, Odisha (02-06-2021)
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel inaugurates the 270 Bedded Oxygenated COVID Care Centre at JSPL, Angul, Odisha (01-06-2021)
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel dedicates Jumbo Covid Care facility in SAIL’s Durgapur Steel Plant;Calls it in line with Prime Minister's philosophy of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwaas. (31-05-2021)
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel dedicates RINL’s Jumbo Covid Care facility at Visakhapatnam; Calls it a symbol of Cooperative federalism (30-05-2021)
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan dedicates augmented ICU Ventilator facilities for treatment of Covid patients at Rourkela (20-05-2021)
4686 MT of life-saving Liquid Medical Oxygen supplied by steel plants (12-05-2021)
Steel plants supply 4076 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen (05-05-2021)
3131 metric tonnes of liquid medical oxygen supplied by steel plants (26-04-2021)
Steel sector companies doing their best to supplement medical oxygen supply in the country (25-04-2021)
Ministry of Steel in its letter to Chief Secretaries has advised that any service in establishments or undertaking dealing with the production, supply or distribution of coal, power, steel or fertilizers is an Essential Service and hence no restrictions should be imposed on operation of Steel Plants, mines of iron ore, coking coal, etc.MER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Centre issued advisory to all States/UTs to launch special drive to issue NFSA ration cards to most vulnerable & economically weaker sections of population (03-06-2021)
Government Facilitates faster imports of key medical devices by relaxing the conditions for clearances under Legal Metrology (Packaging Rules 2011) (30-04-2021)
Permission for making mandatory declarations required under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 after custom clearance and before sale to importers of medical devices due to prevalent situation of Covid-19 -reg. (28-04-2021)
Ministry of Consumer Affairs asks distilleries and sugar mills to maximize manufacturing of hand sanitizers.
The Central government has released an order to regulate the production, quality, distribution, logistics of masks and hand sanitizers by placing them under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The move is aimed at preventing hoarding, black marketing and profiteering of these items. MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions'

Family Pension Rules simplified in view of the COVID pandemic (31-05-2021)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions: Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) Courses on DIKSHA platform on COVID-19 pandemic.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued directives for government employees to contain the spread of COVID-19. The fresh instructions have been issued in continuation of the office memorandum dated March 17. These instructions do not apply to the offices and employees engaged in essential/emergency services and those directly engaged in taking measures to control spread of Covid-19.
Guidelines for the training institutes. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India has issued a notifications to all the training institutions in India laying down the guidelines to be followed by them to prevent the measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launches National Monitoring Dashboard on COVID-19
The Department of Personnel and Training has issued an advisory on the preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure well-being of Government employees.

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Directive issued by the ITAT President Justice Bhatt states that from March 17 till March 27, functioning of benches shall be restricted to hear only urgent matters and all other routine matters shall stand adjourned.

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