Tag: Government
BioVoice eMag July 2017 Issue-2 Volume-2
BioVoice eMag July 2017 Issue-2 Volume-2:
The ‘July 2017’ edition features ‘Cover Story’ on the impact of implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in...
Regulations to keep check on organic food products soon
Food regulator FSSAI has come out with a draft regulation for organic food products, seeking to ensure that these food items are actually organic..........
Dr Kasturirangan committee to prepare final draft of National Education Policy
The council of prominent academicians and scientists from across India will deliberate upon the numerous suggestions and inputs received earlier by the union human resource development ministry..........
Tax increases & campaigns reduced India’s tobacco epidemic by 6%
Research has shown that mass media campaigns and graphic health warnings on tobacco packs are one of the most effective means to prompt people to stop smoking...........
BioVoice eMag June 2017 Issue-1 Volume-2
BioVoice eMag June 2017 Issue-1 Volume-2:
The 1st anniversary edition of BioVoice includes the cover story, ‘The Milestones’ that looks at the various top trends,...
Withdrawal of GST exemption on hospital equipment: a boon or bane...
While the imported hospital equipment would become costlier post withdrawal of Goods and Service Tax exemption from 1st July, the decision would add burden on patient's pockets.....
NPPA holds discussion with pharma bodies on GST implementation
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), has revealed that it met several pharma sector associations to decide the way forward for implementation of the GST.........
“TB Cough” campaign shows tobacco use fueling India’s tuberculosis epidemic
India becomes the first country to launch a national mass media campaign establishing the link between smoking and tuberculosis........
MTaI seeks more nuanced decision-making for MedTech sector
Expressing its readiness to be a part of the indigenous manufacturing movement, the Medical Technology Association of India has called for a more nuanced decision making in case of MedTech sector in India...........
Percentile cut offs for NEET-PG 2017 to be reduced by 7.5...
Representations were received from some State Governments that seats in some categories may remain vacant as there are not the sufficient number of candidates available.........