Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal on iGOT platform jointly developed by Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat launched.

About Amrit gyan kosh Portal:

• Purpose: Capacity Building Commission aims to empower educators and enhance the quality of public administration training across India.
• This comprehensive repository curates’ best practices from across India, aligning with 15 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• It encompasses diverse policy themes such as health, education, agriculture, and digital governance.

About iGOT Karmayaogi platform 

• All-in-one online platform for civil service officials. 
• It guides learning, hosts discussions, manages careers, and conducts reliable assessments to showcase officials' competency effectively.

The Department of Consumer Affairs announces the nationwide implementation of the E-Daakhil portal.

About E-Daakhil portal

• It was first launched by the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in 2020.
  • NCDRC is a quasi-judicial commission set up under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986.
• It is an online platform that simplifies the consumer grievance process, allowing consumers to file complaints and track cases without the need to be physically present. 
• The portal has been a key tool in promoting consumer rights and delivering timely justice.

The Bill replaces Boilers Act, 1923 and incorporates the provisions in consonance with the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023. 

• The Bill will ensure the safety of life and property of persons from the dangers of explosions of steam boilers. 

Key provisions of the Bill 

• Regulation: Centre will constitute Central Boilers Board to regulate the design, manufacture, erection and use of boiler and boiler components. 
• Inspection: Inspections can be carried out by State-appointed Inspectors or authorized third parties. 
• Ease of Doing Business (EoDB): Of the 7 offences in the erstwhile Act only 4 serious offences involving loss of life or property have been retained for criminal penalties. 
  • For all non-criminal offences ‘fine’ has been converted into ‘penalty’ to be levied through executive mechanism instead of courts as existed earlier.

Issues associated with Bill

• Safety Concerns: The state government can exempt areas from the Bill, raising doubts about ensuring safety in exempted zones. 
• Limited Judicial Recourse: Decisions of the central government and state-appointed inspectors cannot be challenged in regular courts. Aggrieved individuals must file writ petitions in High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution.
• Hindrance to EoDB: No timelines are set for inspections, or approvals for boiler alterations, repairs, or erection.