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The internships will be offered to students enrolled in 4-year degree courses, 5-year integrated degree courses, postgraduate degrees, and diploma programmes. 

In a video shared on social media on November 24, 2023, Minister Goyal urged consumers to be cautious when buying ceiling fans next season.

"In the last meeting, a broad consensus had emerged among stakeholders on the adoption of USB Type? C as a charging port for, smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. The BIS has notified standards for Type C charger," Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh told PTI.

The Union Minister chaired a meeting with officials of BIS, Delhi Jal Board (DJB), officials from Ministry of Jal Shakti and Department of Consumer Affairs and FSSAI where it was discussed that the Standards for Drinking Water which are being set by BIS must be made mandatory which are currently voluntary in nature and only then can they be enforced.

Under the proposed rules hallmark will also mention the carat of gold used the jewellery, Paswan said.

The Ministry also told the bench that the last date for inviting comments on the draft notification is July 15 and the grievances of the applicant would be addressed by the publication of the document.

As on October 25, there were 409 BIS recognised A&H centres in the country.

The revisions made by the government in the Gold Monetisation Scheme has made it easier and simpler for customers to participate.

The Cabinet is likely to approve the amendments to the Consumers Protection Act and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, a top government official said Friday.

In a consultation meeting with stakeholders on amendments to the BIS Act 1986, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan today expressed concern over quality of gold jewellery.