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FICCI and KPMG jointly released a report titled ‘Cyber security in smart cities’
Trade body FICCI and consulting major KPMG jointly released a report titled ‘Cyber security in smart cities’ presenting a five-point action plan for smart cities to keep pace with cybersecurity needs, and build a cyber-resilient and trusted environment across the entire value chain.
Cabinet approved setting up of firm to market ISRO’s Research and Development (R&D) work
Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Setting up of a new company under Department of Space (DoS), to commercially exploit R&D work carried out by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Centers and constituent units of DOS. The cabinet decision will definitely encourage the private sector to indulge more in production of launchers and satellites.
DoT eases import norms for prototypes, testing equipment
DoT has issued instructions liberalising import norms for prototype, sample products and test and measurement equipment in licence-exempt bands without the need of ‘equipment type approval (ETA)’ in a bid to help promote `Make in India’. The department also enabled ETA through self-certification for import of commercial and finished products.
MNRE issued the list of BIS standards applicable for components of Solar PV applications
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the list of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standards which are applicable for components of solar photovoltaic (PV) applications. The list includes six products along with Indian Standard Number and the Title of Indian Standard.