The “Strategy paper on Coal Import Substitution” has been prepared as a report of the IMC (Inter-Ministerial Committee). The paper focusses on the present energy mix of the country, domestic coal production, trends and projections, import trends (sector-wise), coal import substitution measures already taken by the Government and most importantly, …
The “Strategy paper on Coal Import Substitution” has been prepared as a report of the IMC (Inter-Ministerial Committee). The paper focusses on the present energy mix of the country, domestic coal production, trends and projections, import trends (sector-wise), coal import substitution measures already taken by the Government and most importantly, …
Petroleum (Amendment) Rules, 2024 is issued to enhance safety, streamline import procedures, and ensure compliance within the petroleum industry. The rules exempt importation of petroleum containers for research and development purposes from certain regulatory provisions, provided they comply with international safety standards outlined by the International Air Transport Association Dangerous …
Recent spikes in staple food prices resulting from the invasion of Ukraine have once again highlighted the difficulty faced by low-income countries that rely on imports for a substantial portion of their food supply. To better understand which countries are most affected by higher world food prices, we propose a …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Maa Durga Primary Fisherman Co. Operative Society Ltd. Vs Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandary and Dairying dated 06/02/2024. The applicant, a cooperative Society has filed the application seeking issuance of directions to respondents inter alia to frame concrete guidelines to …
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD) on June 07, 2023, issued a notification regarding inviting comments/ suggestions on the Draft Live-Stock and Live-Stock Products [Importation and Exportation] Bill, 2023. An Act to frame measures for the regulation of the importation of live-stock and live-stock products as well …
The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel present this Thirty-seventh report (Seventeenth Lok Sabha) on the subject "Import of Coal - Trends and Issue of Self Reliance" relating to the Ministry of Coal.
This is a challenge for food security globally, but particularly for net food-importing developing countries. And unlike in previous food crises, they now face a double burden. They not only pay higher prices for the food they import, but the price increase is exacerbated by the depreciation of their currency …
A new report investigates deforestation and land rights abuse allegations in central and western Africa by companies that supply top European tire makers like Michelin and Continental. The EU is home to the world’s top tire manufacturers, even though it does not produce any natural rubber, and rubber imports are …
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on February 14, 2022 has issued the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Amendment Regulations, 2021 to further amend the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017. This has come into force on February 14, 2022. The Food Business Operator shall comply …
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on January 18, 2022 has issued the Drugs (Amendment) Rules, 2022 to further amend the Drugs Rules, 1945. The following amendment has been made: In rule 96, after sub-rule (4), following sub-rule shall be inserted, namely: (5) Every active pharmaceutical ingredient (bulk drug) …
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered government lockdowns, collapsed consumer demand, and disrupted imports of raw materials, battering the Asia Pacific garment industry especially hard, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The UN labour agency highlighted that in the first half of 2020, Asian imports had …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Amit Jain Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/09/2020. The issue for consideration was the remedial action against cheap waste paper and the road sweep waste import for firing of brick kilns. According to the applicant, 900,000 tons of …
The COVID-19 pandemic is profoundly altering the manner in which individuals engage in work activities and go about their daily lives. The global supply chains are expected to experience significant disruptions, including through reductions in trade volumes, declines in foreign direct investment, lower consumer goods demand, a reduction in commodity …
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought considerable attention to trade in medical products, and specifically trade in products for prevention, testing and treatment.
This Provisional Coal Statistics 2018-19 incorporates provisional information regarding coal, coal products and lignite of the preceding financial year along with past few years on Reserve, Production, Despatch, Pit-head Closing Stock, Import & Export of coal etc. It also contains information regarding captive blocks.
This Provisional Coal Statistics 2018-19 incorporates provisional information regarding coal, coal products and lignite of the preceding financial year along with past few years on Reserve, Production, Despatch, Pit-head Closing Stock, Import & Export of coal etc. It also contains information regarding captive blocks.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Amit Jain Vs Union of India dated 06/09/2019 regarding cheap waste paper and the road sweep waste import for firing of brick kilns. According to the applicant, 900,000 tons of waste is imported which is hazardous. The CPCB had suggested …
The market structure and trends for the Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) market have evolved dramatically since this fuel was introduced in the late 1960s. While traditional markets such as Japan or Korea have held their position as the largest consumers in the region, their domestic markets have changed under …
The market structure and trends for the Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) market have evolved dramatically since this fuel was introduced in the late 1960s. While traditional markets such as Japan or Korea have held their position as the largest consumers in the region, their domestic markets have changed under …
In July 2018, the Government of India imposed a two-year safeguard duty on solar cells and modules, in an attempt to protect domestic manufacturing. This policy brief discusses the impact of that duty on the business prospects of manufacturers. It also analyses the implications of the duty on the rest …
