Shri Anand Kumar Jha IFoS (Andhra Pradesh 1992), has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, from the date of assumption of charge of the post, for a tenure of five years or until further orders, whichever is earlier, vice Shri Abhay Kumar Singh, IAS (BH:2004).
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Shri Sanjeev Kumar IAS (Maharashtra 1993) has been empanelled as Secretary , Government of India by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
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Shri V. Umashankar IAS (Haryana 1993) has been empanelled as Secretary , Government of India by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
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5 IAS transfers in Telangana – Indian Bureaucracy News | The Telangana Govt has shifted 5 Indian Administrative Service Officers across the state with Patil Prashant Jeevan IAS (2011) presently Collector & Magistrate, Siddipet posted as Special Secretary, I&CAD Department, Rizwan Basha Shaik IAS (2017) presently Municipal Commissioner, Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC), Warangal posted as Collector & DM- Jangaon, Mikkilineni Manu Choudary IAS (2017) presently Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Kamareddy posted as Collector & DM- Siddipet, Ch Shivalingaiah IAS (2013) presently Collector & DM- Jangaon posted and he shall report to the GAD while Shailaja Ramaiyer IAS (1997) presently Principal Secretary, YAT&C Department is placed in FAC of the post of Principal Secretary, Endowments, Revenue Department.
Government of India approved a 8% increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane to ₹340 per quintal for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The decision is expected to impact over 5 crore sugarcane farmers and comes at a crucial juncture as India confronts a 7.6% decline in sugar production between October-December, 2023. Despite already having the world’s highest sugarcane prices, the government emphasises its commitment to ensuring affordability for consumers. The FRP approval unfolds against the backdrop of concerns about the labor-intensive nature of sugarcane harvesting, prompting some farmers to shift to alternative crops..
IndianBureaucracy, New Delhi, February 22, 2024: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of ₹340/quintal for sugarcane for the upcoming 2024-25 season. This is 8% increase from the current season (october 2023-September 2024) and is set to take effect from October 1, 2024, directly impacting over 5 crore sugarcane farmers.
The recently approved Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP), surpassing the A2+FL (actual paid-out cost plus imputed family labor cost) by 107%, is anticipated to elicit positive responses from the sugarcane producers’ community. Despite already having the world’s highest sugarcane prices, the Central Government aims to ensure affordable sugar for Indian consumers.
Under this approval, sugar mills will pay ₹340/quintal at a 10.25% recovery rate. For every 0.1% increase in recovery, farmers will receive an additional ₹3.32, with a corresponding deduction for a decrease in recovery. Even at a recovery rate of 9.5%, farmers are assured a minimum price of ₹315.10/quintal.
As per statement released by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Government of India has already cleared and disbursed 99.5% of cane dues for the 2022-23 season and currently the sugar sector has the lowest outstanding cane arrears in its history. Government interventions have rendered sugar mills financially self-sufficient since the 2021-22 season, eliminating the need for financial assistance. Nevertheless, the Central Government maintains its commitment to Assured FRP and Assured Procurement for sugarcane farmers.
Sugarcane harvesting relies heavily on a substantial workforce of migrant laborers, crucial at every labor-intensive stage, from sowing to harvesting. Limited use of machines, mainly due to their high cost, characterizes the process. The labor-intensive nature of the crop has led to diminishing profit margins for farmers, prompting many to opt for alternative crops, abandoning sugarcane cultivation.
Between October 1 and December 31, 2023, Indian mills recorded a sugar production of 11.21 million metric tons, reflecting a 7.6% decrease compared to the previous year. The reduction is attributed to decreased output in Maharashtra and Karnataka, two prominent sugar-producing states, according to the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories. Specifically, Maharashtra’s sugar production declined from 4.74 million tons to 3.82 million tons, while Karnataka saw a 10.1% decrease, producing 2.4 million tons during the same period, as indicated in a statement from the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories.
Shri Vikram Dev Dutt IAS (Uttarakhand 1993) has been empanelled as Secretary , Government of India by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
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Ms Deepti Umashankar IAS (Haryana 1993) has been empanelled as Secretary , Government of India by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has notified the Trustee Bank (TB) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 and the Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 on 09.02.2024.
The amendments to Trustee Bank (TB) Regulations simplify and strengthen the provisions related to implementation of fraud prevention and mitigation policy, compensation to the subscriber, invitation of application for new registration and surrender of certificate of registration.
Amendments to Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) Regulations simplify and strengthen the provisions related to governance of CRA in line with Companies Act, 2013 and enhanced disclosure of information by CRA. The other notable amendments inter alia include:
The amendments in key areas aim at simplification and reducing compliance burden.
For detailed information on the amended regulations, please visit the PFRDA website:
Trustee Bank:
https://www.pfrda.org.in/myauth/admin/showimg.cshtml?ID=2888
Central Recordkeeping Agency:
https://www.pfrda.org.in/myauth/admin/showimg.cshtml?ID=2886
The above simplifications are in line with Union Budget 2023-24 announcement to review regulations to reduce the cost of compliance and enhance the ease of doing business.
Shri Prabhat Kumar Mishra IAS (West Bengal 1993) has been empanelled as Secretary , Government of India by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
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In response to rising human-wildlife conflicts, particularly in Kerala’s Wayanad District, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, conducted a field visit to Bandipur National Park and Wayanad. The visit aimed to assess the situation firsthand, accompanied by senior officers from the Ministry and Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
On February 22, 2024, Shri Yadav chaired a meeting in Wayanad, discussing the issue with local representatives, including MLAs and the District Panchayat President. The meeting included officials from Kerala’s Forest & Wildlife, Tourism, and Local Self-Government departments.
Key Outcomes and Initiatives:
The Minister emphasised a collaborative approach, urging states to actively participate in these initiatives to address the challenges posed by human-wildlife conflicts effectively.
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