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Mining & Hydrocarbons Project in Russia
Mining & Hydrocarbons Project in Russia
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Filling of Returns Electronically - Reg
Members of the trade and public are hereby informed that the Central Board of Excise and Customs has amended the Central Excise Rule, 2002 vide Notification No. 04/2010-CX., (N.T) dated 19th feb., 2010 as under
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India and China Relations
Indo-Chinese friendship has added yet another feather in the cap. It is highly gratifying to note that Indian doctor Dwarkanath Kotnis, who treated Chinese soldiers during the Sino-Japanese war of 1938 and won the heart of the Chinese people with his selfless service has been chosen in a recent nationwide poll in China as one of the ten foreigners who have made exceptional contributions to the country in the past 100 years. This honourable recognition further elevates India China friendship to a higher plank and brings the two countries closer. While paying our humble tribute to Dr. Kotnis, I would like to remind you that on the day when the Chinese pay respects to their ancestors, the grave of this doctor on the plains of North China is covered with flowers donated by the local Chinese.
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Implementation issues post ITI adoption under
The Government’s scheme of adoption of ITI under Public Private Participation under the scheme of upgradation of 1396 ITI(s). Many who have adopted ITI’s under this scheme are facing implementation issues. In this regard, FICCI would like to highlight these issues to the Government so that appropriate relief could be provided. Members are requested to send us the problems faced by them to enabl


Replacement of DEPB Scheme
The Union Government is considering to replace the Duty Entitlement Pass Book Scheme (DEPB) to reimburse input taxes paid by the exporters in view of the forthcoming GST and has asked the Empowered Committee of Finance Ministers to take up the issue of an alternative to DEPB. Since the GST will be a two tier system, reimbursement of input taxes, particularly at State level, needs to be tackled.


Study on ‘MSME Support Scheme having role for Asso
We wish to inform you that MSME associations and Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) are being increasingly partnered for design and implementation of MSME support programmes. A number of such MSME support schemes have been announced after 1991 by different Union Ministries, Government of India wherein Associations are expected to play a lead role. Whereas there has been some resistance in public policy set up towards such partnerships, evident from unrealistic conditions imposed in many of these schemes, the Associations themselves have not been fully geared up for taking up the new role. A Study commissioned by GTZ ( German Technical Cooperation)- under SME F&D Project, highlights some of these findings. A first of its kind, the study provides: a. Mapping of all MSME Support Schemes envisaging lead role by Associations (42 schemes) b. Detailed analysis of major public schemes (supply side) and the associations (demand side) c. Model steps for effective design and implementation of schemes and an institutional framework for Capacity Building of MSME associations In this regard, FISME has requested us for suggestions. Members are therefore requested to send us your comments / suggestions at the earliest. The draft working paper is available at FISME’s homepage at http://fisme.org.in/FISME_Capable/Study.pdf


Tender
The Ministry of Local Government, Rodrigues and Outer Islands of the Republic of Mauritius is inviting Expression of Interest for the Procurement of Compact Fluorescent Lamp 40W. The bidding documents are available free of charge on the web site of the Ministry of Local Government, Rodrigues & Outer Islands at http://localgovernment.gov.mu . Kindly note that an acknowledgement downloadable form is available together with the downloadable bidding documents. Once the bidding documents have been downloaded, the form has to be filled in and submitted by mail or fax to the below address: Permanent Secretary, Attn. : Manager, Procurement and Supply, Ministry of Local Government Rodrigues and Outer Islands 3rd Floor , Emmanuel Anquetil Building Cnr Jules Koenig & SSR Streets Port Louis, Mauritius. Bids must be delivered to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Rodrigues and Outer Islands at or before Friday 20 November 2009 up to noon (local time). Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Deceleration. Tenders issued by the Israel Electric Corporation 1. No.100255480- stage 1 of 2 pre qualification stage – Technical / commercial excluding prices – emission reduction projects – SCR systems Specificiation BZM – 2100. Deadline for submission of proposals – November 22, 2009 2. No.100269440 – Contract for the supply of Lubrication Oil for Gasoline and Diesel Engine. Deadline for submission of proposal – November 1, 2009. Additional information on the tenders are available on the website : www.israel-electric.co.il